Copper Prices

Copper Cathode
| Product | Price Range | Avg. | Change | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SMM 1# Copper Cathode USD/mt | 11,538.65 ~ 11,573.73 | 11,556.19 | +3.89(0.03%) | Dec 18, 2025 |
Standard-Grade Copper USD/mt | 11,538.65 ~ 11,567.47 | 11,553.06 | +4.52(0.04%) | Dec 18, 2025 |
High-Grade Copper USD/mt | 11,548.68 ~ 11,573.73 | 11,561.2 | +5.77(0.05%) | Dec 18, 2025 |
SX-EX Copper USD/mt | 11,533.64 ~ 11,557.44 | 11,545.54 | +2.02(0.02%) | Dec 18, 2025 |
Guixi Copper USD/mt | 11,552.43 ~ 11,576.24 | 11,564.34 | +3.88(0.03%) | Dec 18, 2025 |
SMM bonded copper spot price USD/mt | 11,679.6 ~ 11,716.41 | 11,698 | +28.71(0.25%) | Dec 18, 2025 |
Yangshan Copper Premium(Bill of Lading) USD/mt | 45 ~ 55 | 50 | 0(0.00%) | Dec 18, 2025 |
Yangshan Copper Premium(Warehouse Warrant) USD/mt | 38 ~ 50 | 44 | 0(0.00%) | Dec 18, 2025 |
EQ Copper (bill of lading cif) USD/mt | 8 ~ 16 | 12 | 0(0.00%) | Dec 18, 2025 |
Copper Import Premiums in Taiwan (cif, bill of lading) USD/mt | 80 ~ 94 | 87 | +5(6.10%) | Dec 18, 2025 |
Copper Import Premiums in Southeast Asia (cif, bill of lading) USD/mt | 100 ~ 130 | 115 | +12(11.65%) | Dec 18, 2025 |
Thailand USD Copper Premium (CIF B/L) USD/mt | 100 ~ 128 | 114 | +11(10.68%) | Dec 18, 2025 |
SEA EQ Copper Cathode Premium (CIF) USD/mt | 50 ~ 64 | 57 | +3(5.56%) | Dec 18, 2025 |
EXW Dar es Salaam EQ Copper Cathode Premium USD/mt | -54 ~ -42 | -48 | +2(-4.00%) | Dec 18, 2025 |
EXW Durban EQ Copper Cathode Premium USD/mt | -58 ~ -44 | -51 | +2(-3.77%) | Dec 18, 2025 |
DRC USD Copper Premium(FCA) USD/mt | -365 ~ -357 | -361 | +15(-3.99%) | Dec 12, 2025 |
SMM Copper Concentrate Index
| Product | Price Range | Avg. | Change | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SMM Copper Concentrate Index(Week) USD/dmt | -43.08 ~ -43.08 | -43.08 | -0.22(0.51%) | Dec 12, 2025 |
SMM Copper Concentrate Index(Month) USD/dmt | -42.33 ~ -42.33 | -42.33 | -0.39(0.93%) | Nov 28, 2025 |
SMM Sulfur (Solid) USD/mt | 476.08 ~ 488.61 | 482.34 | -6.6(-1.35%) | Dec 18, 2025 |
Chinese Copper Concentrate Payable
| Product | Price Range | Avg. | Change | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Chinese Copper Concentrate Payable, delivered smelter, % SHFE copper spot month contract % | 95 ~ 97 | 96 | 0(0.00%) | Dec 12, 2025 |
SMM Smelter Sulphuric Acid
Blister Copper RCs
| Product | Price Range | Avg. | Change | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Copper Anode RC(weekly) USD/mt | 87.57 ~ 112.59 | 100.08 | +6.45(6.89%) | Dec 12, 2025 |
Blister Copper RCs (Weekly, South part of China) USD/mt | 162.63 ~ 187.65 | 175.14 | +12.84(7.91%) | Dec 12, 2025 |
Blister copper 97.5-99.5% RC spot (weekly), CIF China USD/mt | 90 ~ 100 | 95 | 0(0.00%) | Dec 12, 2025 |
Blister Copper RCs (Weekly, North part of China) USD/mt | 112.59 ~ 137.61 | 125.1 | +12.74(11.34%) | Dec 12, 2025 |
Blister Copper RCs (Monthly, South part of China) USD/mt | 137.08 ~ 174.46 | 155.77 | +31.64(25.49%) | Nov 28, 2025 |
Blister copper 97.5-99.5% RC spot (monthly), CIF China USD/mt | 90 ~ 100 | 95 | +5(5.56%) | Nov 28, 2025 |
Copper Scrap Ingot,CIF China % | 96.1 ~ 97.7 | 96.9 | -0.1(-0.10%) | Dec 12, 2025 |
Blister copper RCs (Monthly, North part of China) USD/mt | 99.69 ~ 124.62 | 112.16 | +19.05(20.47%) | Nov 28, 2025 |
Copper Cathode in Guangdong
| Product | Price Range | Avg. | Change | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SMM #1 Copper Cathode in Guangdong USD/mt | 11,547.42 ~ 11,590.02 | 11,568.72 | -13.05(-0.11%) | Dec 18, 2025 |
SMM Guangdong Standard-Quality Copper USD/mt | 11,546.17 ~ 11,586.26 | 11,566.21 | -12.42(-0.11%) | Dec 18, 2025 |
SMM Low-Quality Copper in Guangdong USD/mt | 11,536.15 ~ 11,576.24 | 11,556.19 | -12.41(-0.11%) | Dec 18, 2025 |
Copper Cathode Price By Region
| Product | Price Range | Avg. | Change | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1# Copper Cathode -East USD/mt | 11,513.6 ~ 11,573.73 | 11,543.66 | +3.9(0.03%) | Dec 18, 2025 |
1# Copper Cathode -North USD/mt | 11,513.6 ~ 11,543.66 | 11,528.63 | +0.15(0.00%) | Dec 18, 2025 |
1# Copper Cathode (Shandong) USD/mt | 11,513.6 ~ 11,541.16 | 11,527.38 | +1.4(0.01%) | Dec 18, 2025 |
1# Copper cathode (Henan) USD/mt | 11,526.12 ~ 11,548.68 | 11,537.4 | +2.65(0.02%) | Dec 18, 2025 |
1# Copper Cathode -Southwest USD/mt | 11,537.4 ~ 11,582.5 | 11,559.95 | -12.41(-0.11%) | Dec 18, 2025 |
SMM Yingtan Prices
| Product | Price Range | Avg. | Change | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SMM Yingtan #1 Copper Cathode USD/mt | 11,546.17 ~ 11,573.73 | 11,559.95 | +3.89(0.03%) | Dec 18, 2025 |
SMM Yingtan 8mm Copper Rod Processing Fee (monthly) USD/mt | 49.85 ~ 59.82 | 54.83 | +0.21(0.39%) | Nov 28, 2025 |
Photovoltaic Copper Rod
| Product | Price Range | Avg. | Change | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Conversion Margins for 3mm Photovoltaic Copper Rod USD/mt | 93.83 ~ 118.85 | 106.34 | +0.22(0.20%) | Dec 12, 2025 |
Processing Fee for Copper Foils
Copper Plate/Sheet & Strip Processing Fee
| Product | Price Range | Avg. | Change | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
H65 Copper-Zinc Alloy Plate/Sheet & Strip (Anhui) USD/mt | 112.59 ~ 212.67 | 162.63 | +0.33(0.20%) | Dec 12, 2025 |
H65 Copper-Zinc Alloy Plate/Sheet & Strip(Jiangxi) USD/mt | 112.59 ~ 187.65 | 150.12 | +0.31(0.20%) | Dec 12, 2025 |
H65 Copper-Zinc Alloy Plate/Sheet & Strip(Zhejiang) USD/mt | 125.1 ~ 212.67 | 168.89 | +0.35(0.20%) | Dec 12, 2025 |
T2 Red Copper Plate/Sheet & Strip(Anhui) USD/mt | 312.75 ~ 500.41 | 406.58 | +0.83(0.20%) | Dec 12, 2025 |
T2 Red Copper Plate/Sheet & Strip(Jiangxi) USD/mt | 312.75 ~ 487.9 | 400.32 | +0.82(0.20%) | Dec 12, 2025 |
T2 Red Copper Plate/Sheet & Strip (Zhejiang) USD/mt | 312.75 ~ 512.92 | 412.84 | +0.84(0.20%) | Dec 12, 2025 |
Cupronickel Strip BZn18-18 premium USD/tonne | 875.71 ~ 1,200.97 | 1,038.34 | +2.12(0.20%) | Dec 12, 2025 |
Copper Busbar Processing Fee
Copper Processing Material
| Product | Price Range | Avg. | Change | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Copper Rod USD/mt | 11,636.37 ~ 11,661.43 | 11,648.9 | +3.2(0.03%) | Dec 18, 2025 |
Copper Wire -Hard USD/mt | 11,648.9 ~ 11,673.96 | 11,661.43 | +3.19(0.03%) | Dec 18, 2025 |
Copper Wire -Soft USD/mt | 11,661.43 ~ 11,686.49 | 11,673.96 | +3.18(0.03%) | Dec 18, 2025 |
Enameled Wire USD/mt | 11,952.09 ~ 12,463.25 | 12,207.67 | +3.44(0.03%) | Dec 18, 2025 |
Processing charges of enamelled wire QA-1/155 (monthly) USD/mt | 411.24 ~ 498.47 | 454.85 | +1.76(0.39%) | Nov 28, 2025 |
Enameled Wire EI/AIW/200 premium,FOB China USD/mt | 1,250 ~ 1,700 | 1,475 | 0(0.00%) | Dec 12, 2025 |
Processing charges of enamelled wire QZ-2/130 (monthly) USD/mt | 286.62 ~ 361.39 | 324 | +1.25(0.39%) | Nov 28, 2025 |
Processing charges of enamelled wire QZY-2/180 (monthly) USD/mt | 498.47 ~ 560.78 | 529.62 | +2.05(0.39%) | Nov 28, 2025 |
Processing Fee of QXYB-2/220 Enameled Flat Wire (Weekly) USD/mt | 1,200.97 ~ 1,313.57 | 1,257.27 | +2.57(0.20%) | Dec 12, 2025 |
Processing Fee of QYB-2/240 Enameled Flat Wire (Weekly) USD/mt | 1,388.63 ~ 1,501.22 | 1,444.92 | +2.96(0.20%) | Dec 12, 2025 |
Processing Fee of QY(F)B-3/240 Enamelled Flat Wire (Weekly) USD/mt | 1,501.22 ~ 1,638.83 | 1,570.02 | +3.21(0.20%) | Dec 12, 2025 |
Brass Bar
| Product | Price Range | Avg. | Change | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Price of CW617N Brass Rod in Zhejiang Province USD/mt | 7,679.91 ~ 7,880.36 | 7,780.13 | -5.4(-0.07%) | Dec 18, 2025 |
Price of Hpb57-3 Brass Rod in Zhejiang Province USD/mt | 7,491.98 ~ 7,554.62 | 7,523.3 | -5.22(-0.07%) | Dec 18, 2025 |
Price of Hpb58-3A Brass Rod in Zhejiang Province USD/mt | 7,429.34 ~ 7,479.45 | 7,454.4 | -5.17(-0.07%) | Dec 18, 2025 |
Price of Hpb59-1 Brass Rod in Zhejiang Province USD/mt | 7,654.85 ~ 7,867.83 | 7,761.34 | -5.39(-0.07%) | Dec 18, 2025 |
JinLong(C3604) USD/mt | 7,567.15 ~ 7,592.21 | 7,579.68 | -5.26(-0.07%) | Dec 18, 2025 |
JinLong(CW617N) USD/mt | 7,880.36 ~ 7,905.42 | 7,892.89 | -5.48(-0.07%) | Dec 18, 2025 |
JinLong(HPb58-3A) USD/mt | 7,441.87 ~ 7,466.92 | 7,454.4 | -5.17(-0.07%) | Dec 18, 2025 |
JinLong(HPb59-1) USD/mt | 7,855.3 ~ 7,880.36 | 7,867.83 | -5.46(-0.07%) | Dec 18, 2025 |
JinLong(HPb59-1A) USD/mt | 7,567.15 ~ 7,592.21 | 7,579.68 | -5.26(-0.07%) | Dec 18, 2025 |
Changzhen(C3604) USD/mt | 7,592.21 ~ 7,617.26 | 7,604.74 | +7.26(0.10%) | Dec 18, 2025 |
Changzhen(C3771) USD/mt | 7,592.21 ~ 7,617.26 | 7,604.74 | +7.26(0.10%) | Dec 18, 2025 |
Changzhen(CW617N) USD/mt | 7,780.13 ~ 7,805.19 | 7,792.66 | +32.2(0.41%) | Dec 18, 2025 |
Changzhen(H62) USD/mt | 8,769.88 ~ 8,782.41 | 8,776.14 | -6.09(-0.07%) | Dec 18, 2025 |
Changzhen(Hpb59-1) USD/mt | 7,654.85 ~ 7,679.91 | 7,667.38 | +7.21(0.09%) | Dec 18, 2025 |
Copper Rod Made of Secondary Copper
3mm copper wire price
| Product | Price Range | Avg. | Change | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3mm copper wire price in east China USD/mt | 11,613.82 ~ 11,665.19 | 11,639.51 | +3.83(0.03%) | Dec 18, 2025 |
Fabrication charge of 3mm copper wire in east China USD/mt | 36.33 ~ 70.16 | 53.25 | +1.84(3.59%) | Dec 18, 2025 |
3mm copper wire price in north China USD/mt | 11,633.87 ~ 11,655.17 | 11,644.52 | +7.59(0.07%) | Dec 18, 2025 |
Fabrication charge of 3mm copper wire in north China USD/mt | 60.14 ~ 81.43 | 70.79 | +4.97(7.54%) | Dec 18, 2025 |
3mm copper wire price in south China USD/mt | 11,608.81 ~ 11,652.66 | 11,630.74 | -13.09(-0.11%) | Dec 18, 2025 |
Fabrication charge of 3mm copper wire in south China USD/mt | 43.85 ~ 87.7 | 65.77 | -2.55(-3.74%) | Dec 18, 2025 |
3mm copper wire price in south-west China USD/mt | 11,623.85 ~ 11,642.64 | 11,633.24 | -11.21(-0.10%) | Dec 18, 2025 |
Fabrication charge of 3mm copper wire in south-west China USD/mt | 61.39 ~ 80.18 | 70.79 | -1.3(-1.81%) | Dec 18, 2025 |
2.6mm copper wire price
| Product | Price Range | Avg. | Change | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2.6mm copper wire price in east China USD/mt | 11,632.62 ~ 11,683.98 | 11,658.3 | +3.82(0.03%) | Dec 18, 2025 |
Fabrication charge of 2.6mm copper wire in east China USD/mt | 55.12 ~ 88.95 | 72.04 | +1.83(2.61%) | Dec 18, 2025 |
2.6mm copper wire price in north China USD/mt | 11,652.66 ~ 11,673.96 | 11,663.31 | +7.57(0.06%) | Dec 18, 2025 |
Fabrication charge of 2.6mm copper wire in north China USD/mt | 78.93 ~ 100.23 | 89.58 | +4.95(5.85%) | Dec 18, 2025 |
2.6mm copper wire price in south China USD/mt | 11,627.6 ~ 11,671.45 | 11,649.53 | -13.1(-0.11%) | Dec 18, 2025 |
Fabrication charge of 2.6mm copper wire in south China USD/mt | 62.64 ~ 106.49 | 84.57 | -2.57(-2.95%) | Dec 18, 2025 |
2.6mm copper wire price in south-west China USD/mt | 11,642.64 ~ 11,661.43 | 11,652.03 | -11.22(-0.10%) | Dec 18, 2025 |
Fabrication charge of 2.6mm copper wire in south-west China USD/mt | 80.18 ~ 98.97 | 89.58 | -1.32(-1.45%) | Dec 18, 2025 |
1.78mm copper wire price
| Product | Price Range | Avg. | Change | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1.78mm copper wire price in east China USD/mt | 11,688.99 ~ 11,761.66 | 11,725.33 | +3.77(0.03%) | Dec 18, 2025 |
1.78mm copper wire price in north China USD/mt | 11,721.57 ~ 11,761.66 | 11,741.61 | +7.52(0.06%) | Dec 18, 2025 |
1.78mm copper wire price in south China USD/mt | 11,696.51 ~ 11,759.15 | 11,727.83 | -13.16(-0.11%) | Dec 18, 2025 |
1.78mm copper wire price in south-west China USD/mt | 11,711.54 ~ 11,749.13 | 11,730.34 | -11.28(-0.10%) | Dec 18, 2025 |
0.15mm copper wire price
| Product | Price Range | Avg. | Change | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
0.15mm copper wire price in east China USD/mt | 11,851.86 ~ 11,949.58 | 11,900.72 | +3.65(0.03%) | Dec 18, 2025 |
0.15mm copper wire price in north China USD/mt | 11,909.49 ~ 11,987.17 | 11,948.33 | +7.38(0.06%) | Dec 18, 2025 |
0.15mm copper wire price in south China USD/mt | 11,884.44 ~ 11,984.66 | 11,934.55 | -13.3(-0.11%) | Dec 18, 2025 |
0.15mm copper wire price in south-west China USD/mt | 11,899.47 ~ 11,974.64 | 11,937.06 | -11.42(-0.10%) | Dec 18, 2025 |
Copper Alloy
| Product | Price Range | Avg. | Change | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Arsenic Copper Alloy USD/mt | 13,258.8 ~ 13,293.88 | 13,276.34 | +2.69(0.02%) | Dec 18, 2025 |
Phosphor Copper Alloy USD/mt | 11,881.93 ~ 11,893.21 | 11,887.57 | +3.66(0.03%) | Dec 18, 2025 |
Be-Cu Alloy (3.0-3.6% Be) USD/mt | 34,077.24 ~ 35,455.36 | 34,766.3 | -24.13(-0.07%) | Dec 18, 2025 |
Copper Compound
| Product | Price Range | Avg. | Change | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Copper Sulfate USD/mt | 3,075.72 ~ 3,088.25 | 3,081.99 | +4.13(0.13%) | Dec 18, 2025 |
Powders
| Product | Price Range | Avg. | Change | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Copper Cathode Powder USD/kg | 12.34 ~ 12.47 | 12.4 | -0.01(-0.07%) | Dec 18, 2025 |
Processing Fees for Copper Cathode Rod Exports
| Product | Price Range | Avg. | Change | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
8mm Copper Cathode Rod Export Processing Fee (FOB) USD/mt | 195 ~ 265 | 230 | +5(2.22%) | Dec 12, 2025 |
2.6mm Copper Cathode Rod Export Processing Fee (FOB) USD/mt | 235 ~ 289 | 262 | +5(1.95%) | Dec 12, 2025 |
8mm Oxygen-Free Copper Rod Export Processing Fee (FOB) USD/mt | 234 ~ 260 | 247 | 0(0.00%) | Dec 12, 2025 |
8mm Copper Cathode Rod,CIF Thailand USD/mt | 259 ~ 285 | 272 | 0(0.00%) | Dec 12, 2025 |
8mm Oxygen-Free Copper Rod,CIF Thailand USD/mt | 297 ~ 315 | 306 | 0(0.00%) | Dec 12, 2025 |
High Purity Copper
| Product | Price Range | Avg. | Change | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HPCu-5N USD/kg | 15.64 ~ 20.02 | 17.83 | +0.35(1.99%) | Dec 12, 2025 |
HPCu-6N USD/kg | 21.27 ~ 27.52 | 24.39 | +0.36(1.51%) | Dec 12, 2025 |
HPCu-7N USD/kg | 28.77 ~ 34.4 | 31.59 | +0.69(2.23%) | Dec 12, 2025 |



