In November 2024, the average monthly price for copper stood at over ***** U.S. dollars per metric ton. This is down from a monthly high exceeding ****** U.S. dollars in March 2024, which was among the highest monthly values observed in the past decade.

Interactive chart of historical daily COMEX copper prices back to 1971. The price shown is in U.S. Dollars per pound.

Copper fell to 5.45 USD/Lbs on July 14, 2025, down 1.52% from the previous day. Over the past month, Copper's price has risen 13.70%, and is up 20.47% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Copper - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on July of 2025.

About This Dataset: Copper Prices and Market Trends

    This dataset provides **insights into copper prices**, including current rates, historical trends, and key factors affecting price fluctuations. Copper is essential in **construction**, **electronics**, and **transportation** industries. Investors, traders, and analysts use accurate copper price data to guide decisions related to **trading**, **futures**, and **commodity investments**.

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    #### **Live Market Data and Updates**
    Stay updated with the latest **copper price per pound** in USD. This data is sourced from exchanges like the **London Metal Exchange (LME)** and **COMEX**. Price fluctuations result from **global supply-demand shifts**, currency changes, and geopolitical factors.

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    #### **1. Supply and Demand Dynamics**
    Global copper supply is driven by mining activities in regions like **Peru**, **China**, and the **United States**. Disruptions in production or policy changes can cause **supply shocks**. On the demand side, **industrial growth** in countries like **India** and **China** sustains demand for copper.

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This statistic depicts the average annual prices for copper from 2014 through 2026*. In 2023, the average price for copper stood at 8,490 nominal U.S. dollars per metric ton.

In 2021, the average annual market price of copper peaked at ***** U.S. dollars per metric ton, before slightly decreasing in 2022 and 2023, when its average price was ***** U.S. dollars. Copper consumption Copper is a base metal that has a wide variety of uses, which makes it an important commodity. Equipment production generally accounts on average for one third of copper consumption, making it the largest global end use of copper. The country with the highest demand for copper as of 2022 was China, with a demand amounting to nearly ************ metric tons of copper. Following China was Europe, with a total demand of just over *********** metric tons. Copper market prices The London Metal Exchange and Comex both provide market prices for copper. In 2023, the copper price for the London Metal Exchange was about *** U.S. cents per pound. The average Comex price in 2022 was estimated to be about *** U.S. cents per pound.

In 2022, the Nigerien copper market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, consumption saw a significant increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

After two years of growth, the Ghanian copper market decreased by -11.1% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption saw a noticeable decline. Copper consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

The Philippine copper market dropped to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -5.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Copper consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

The report covers Copper Usage by Industry and is segmented by End-user Industry (Automotive and Heavy Equipment, Construction, Electrical and Electronics, Industrial, and Other End-user Industries) and Geography (Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, South America, and Middle-East and Africa). The report offers market size and forecast for the copper market in volume (kilo tons) for all the above segments.

The global copper tubes market is projected to reach a value of Mn by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 6.38% during the forecast period of 2023 to 2033. The increasing demand for copper tubes in the plumbing, HVACR, and industrial sectors is driving the market growth. Copper tubes are preferred for various applications due to their excellent corrosion resistance, thermal conductivity, and malleability. The rising construction activities worldwide, particularly in developing economies, are expected to further augment the demand for copper tubes. Key market trends include the increasing shift towards sustainable construction practices, driving the demand for energy-efficient piping systems, and the adoption of copper tubes in renewable energy applications, such as solar thermal systems and heat pumps. Additionally, advancements in tube manufacturing technologies, such as continuous casting and extrusion, are contributing to reduced production costs and improved product quality. However, factors such as price volatility of copper and competition from alternative materials, such as plastic and aluminum tubes, may pose challenges to the market growth. Recent developments include: January 2021: In January 2021, Kobe Steel's subsidiary, Kobelco & Materials Copper, achieved JIS Certification for JIS H3300 copper and copper alloy pipes and tubes., July 2019: In July 2019, Brass and Copper Holdings, Inc. and the Wieland Group unveiled their merger plans, aiming to provide a comprehensive range of copper products, including tubes, pipes, wire, and more., In March 2024, the Adani Group, a conglomerate involved in coal and airports, announced its expansion into India's metals sector. They commenced operations at their first copper facility located in Mundra, Gujarat. Adani Enterprises, the company that operates the copper industry, aims to compete with Hindalco Industries, which is supported by KM Birla, by having a capacity of 0.5 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) in the initial stage. Hindalco Industries is presently the sole prominent copper producer in India, following the shutdown of Vedanta's Sterlite Copper facility, which had a capacity of 400 kilo tonnes per annum (KTPA) in Tamil Nadu. Adani's initial production capacity of 0.5 million tonnes can assist address the shortfall in domestic production. The company announced its plans to establish a factory with a capacity of one million metric tons per annum (MTPA) in two stages. The first phase will require an investment of approximately $1.2 billion. The company is called Kutch Copper and functions as a subsidiary of Adani Enterprises. Adani's conglomerate currently operates in many sectors including power, ports, airports, data centers, food, coal mining, highways, city-gas, and cement. A significant number of these enterprises were first nurtured and developed within the corporate structure of Adani Enterprises.. Notable trends are: Growing applications in the HVAC and air conditioning systems and increasing demand in the medical sector are driving the market growth.

Brazil Metal Exports: FOB: NCM: Copper: Volume: Copper Plates, Sheets and Strips, of A Thickness Over 0.15 mm, Refined Copper, In Coils data was reported at 84,437.000 kg in Jun 2019. This records a decrease from the previous number of 92,822.000 kg for May 2019. Brazil Metal Exports: FOB: NCM: Copper: Volume: Copper Plates, Sheets and Strips, of A Thickness Over 0.15 mm, Refined Copper, In Coils data is updated monthly, averaging 70,912.500 kg from Jan 1996 (Median) to Jun 2019, with 282 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 295,429.000 kg in Dec 2014 and a record low of 0.000 kg in Sep 2012. Brazil Metal Exports: FOB: NCM: Copper: Volume: Copper Plates, Sheets and Strips, of A Thickness Over 0.15 mm, Refined Copper, In Coils data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Development, Industry And Trade. The data is categorized under Brazil Premium Database’s Metal and Steel Sector – Table BR.WAL010: Metal Exports: NCM Classification: by Product: Copper.

The global copper strips market is being aided by the growing refined copper market, which reached a volume of 25153.09 Kilo Tons in 2024. The refined copper industry registered a CAGR of 0.9% in the historical period of 2018-2024

The Kenyan copper market reduced slightly to $X in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a strong expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

The global copper sulphate market was valued to reach a volume of 374.43 Kilo Tons in 2024. The industry is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.30% during the forecast period of 2025-2034. A major growth driver of the copper sulfate market is its increasing application in agriculture as a fungicide and soil additive, propelled by increasing demand for food worldwide and an enhanced requirement for crop protection, thus aiding the market to attain a valuation of 518.05 Kilo Tons by 2034.

Brazil Metal Imports: FOB: NCM: Copper: Volume: Copper Waste and Scrap data was reported at 674,694.000 kg in Jun 2019. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1,518,408.000 kg for May 2019. Brazil Metal Imports: FOB: NCM: Copper: Volume: Copper Waste and Scrap data is updated monthly, averaging 162,250.000 kg from Jan 1996 (Median) to Jun 2019, with 281 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,935,550.000 kg in Jul 2012 and a record low of 0.000 kg in Jun 2017. Brazil Metal Imports: FOB: NCM: Copper: Volume: Copper Waste and Scrap data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Development, Industry And Trade. The data is categorized under Brazil Premium Database’s Metal and Steel Sector – Table BR.WAL001: Metal Imports: NCM Classification: by Product: Copper.

Brazil Metal Imports: FOB: NCM: Copper: Volume: Copper Nickel Alloys Sheets and Strips of Copper Nickel Alloys, Thickness more than 0.15mm, Rolls data was reported at 2,019.000 kg in Jun 2019. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3,372.000 kg for May 2019. Brazil Metal Imports: FOB: NCM: Copper: Volume: Copper Nickel Alloys Sheets and Strips of Copper Nickel Alloys, Thickness more than 0.15mm, Rolls data is updated monthly, averaging 1,750.000 kg from Mar 1996 (Median) to Jun 2019, with 278 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 18,974.000 kg in Jul 2018 and a record low of 0.000 kg in Feb 2009. Brazil Metal Imports: FOB: NCM: Copper: Volume: Copper Nickel Alloys Sheets and Strips of Copper Nickel Alloys, Thickness more than 0.15mm, Rolls data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Development, Industry and Trade. The data is categorized under Brazil Premium Database’s Metal and Steel Sector – Table BR.WAL001: Metal Imports: NCM Classification: by Product: Copper.

Brazil Metal Imports: FOB: NCM: Copper: Volume: Other Refined Copper Sheets Thickness 0.15mm or less data was reported at 2,514.000 kg in Jun 2019. This records an increase from the previous number of 78.000 kg for May 2019. Brazil Metal Imports: FOB: NCM: Copper: Volume: Other Refined Copper Sheets Thickness 0.15mm or less data is updated monthly, averaging 18,760.000 kg from Jan 1996 (Median) to Jun 2019, with 281 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 289,127.000 kg in Jul 2004 and a record low of 0.000 kg in Nov 2001. Brazil Metal Imports: FOB: NCM: Copper: Volume: Other Refined Copper Sheets Thickness 0.15mm or less data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Development, Industry and Trade. The data is categorized under Brazil Premium Database’s Metal and Steel Sector – Table BR.WAL001: Metal Imports: NCM Classification: by Product: Copper.

Brazil Metal Imports: FOB: NCM: Copper: Volume: Copper Foil Backed of Copper Alloys, of A Thickness Number Exceeding 0.15 Mm data was reported at 31.000 kg in Mar 2019. This records a decrease from the previous number of 684.000 kg for Feb 2019. Brazil Metal Imports: FOB: NCM: Copper: Volume: Copper Foil Backed of Copper Alloys, of A Thickness Number Exceeding 0.15 Mm data is updated monthly, averaging 0.000 kg from Jan 1996 (Median) to Mar 2019, with 272 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 15,900.000 kg in Jul 2013 and a record low of 0.000 kg in Sep 2018. Brazil Metal Imports: FOB: NCM: Copper: Volume: Copper Foil Backed of Copper Alloys, of A Thickness Number Exceeding 0.15 Mm data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Development, Industry And Trade. The data is categorized under Brazil Premium Database’s Metal and Steel Sector – Table BR.WAL001: Metal Imports: NCM Classification: by Product: Copper.

Brazil Metal Imports: FOB: NCM: Copper: Volume: Copper Plates, Sheets and Strips, of a Thickness Over 0.15 mm, Refined Copper, in Coils data was reported at 24,651.000 kg in Jun 2019. This records an increase from the previous number of 20,966.000 kg for May 2019. Brazil Metal Imports: FOB: NCM: Copper: Volume: Copper Plates, Sheets and Strips, of a Thickness Over 0.15 mm, Refined Copper, in Coils data is updated monthly, averaging 15,787.000 kg from Jan 1996 (Median) to Jun 2019, with 281 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 253,350.000 kg in Nov 2010 and a record low of 0.000 kg in Jan 2016. Brazil Metal Imports: FOB: NCM: Copper: Volume: Copper Plates, Sheets and Strips, of a Thickness Over 0.15 mm, Refined Copper, in Coils data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Development, Industry and Trade. The data is categorized under Brazil Premium Database’s Metal and Steel Sector – Table BR.WAL001: Metal Imports: NCM Classification: by Product: Copper.