Copper rose to 5.19 USD/Lbs on December 2, 2025, up 0.35% from the previous day. Over the past month, Copper's price has risen 3.22%, and is up 25.36% 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 December of 2025.

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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**.

    ### **Key Features of the Dataset**

    #### **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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    Explore **dynamic charts** showcasing real-time and historical price movements. These compare copper with **gold**, **silver**, and **aluminium**, offering insights into **market trends** and inter-metal correlations.

    ### **Factors Driving Copper Prices**

    #### **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.

    #### **2. Economic and Industry Trends**
    Copper prices often reflect **economic trends**. The push for **renewable energy** and **electric vehicles** has boosted long-term demand. Conversely, economic downturns and **inflation** can reduce demand, lowering prices.

    #### **3. Impact of Currency and Trade Policies**
    As a globally traded commodity, copper prices are influenced by **currency fluctuations** and **tariff policies**. A strong **US dollar** typically suppresses copper prices by increasing costs for international buyers. Trade tensions can also disrupt **commodity markets**.

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    - **Historical Price Trends:** Long-term movements, updated regularly. 

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In June 2025, 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.

This statistic depicts the average annual prices for copper from 2014 through 2026*. In 2024, the average price for copper stood at 9,142 nominal U.S. dollars per metric ton.

Transaction Price: Electrolyse Copper, Number 1: Xian data was reported at 47,990.000 RMB/Ton in Nov 2019. This records a decrease from the previous number of 48,060.000 RMB/Ton for Oct 2019. Transaction Price: Electrolyse Copper, Number 1: Xian data is updated monthly, averaging 47,250.000 RMB/Ton from Dec 1995 (Median) to Nov 2019, with 268 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 74,800.000 RMB/Ton in Mar 2011 and a record low of 16,900.000 RMB/Ton in Nov 1999. Transaction Price: Electrolyse Copper, Number 1: Xian data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Price Monitoring Center, NDRC. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Price – Table CN.PG: Copper Price.

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.

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Transaction Price: Electrolyse Copper, Number 1: Zhengzhou data was reported at 47,050.000 RMB/Ton in Nov 2019. This records a decrease from the previous number of 47,400.000 RMB/Ton for Oct 2019. Transaction Price: Electrolyse Copper, Number 1: Zhengzhou data is updated monthly, averaging 45,830.000 RMB/Ton from Dec 1995 (Median) to Nov 2019, with 263 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 75,500.000 RMB/Ton in Apr 2007 and a record low of 15,400.000 RMB/Ton in Oct 2002. Transaction Price: Electrolyse Copper, Number 1: Zhengzhou data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Price Monitoring Center, NDRC. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Price – Table CN.PG: Copper Price.

Transaction Price: Electrolyse Copper, Number 1: Hohhot data was reported at 49,000.000 RMB/Ton in Nov 2019. This stayed constant from the previous number of 49,000.000 RMB/Ton for Oct 2019. Transaction Price: Electrolyse Copper, Number 1: Hohhot data is updated monthly, averaging 47,000.000 RMB/Ton from Dec 1995 (Median) to Nov 2019, with 265 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 76,000.000 RMB/Ton in May 2006 and a record low of 16,000.000 RMB/Ton in Oct 1999. Transaction Price: Electrolyse Copper, Number 1: Hohhot data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Price Monitoring Center, NDRC. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Price – Table CN.PG: Copper Price.

In 2023, after two years of decline, there was growth in purchases abroad of refined copper, when their volume increased by 0.2% to 135K tons.

Transaction Price: Electrolyse Copper, Number 1: Taiyuan data was reported at 47,050.000 RMB/Ton in Nov 2019. This records a decrease from the previous number of 47,380.000 RMB/Ton for Oct 2019. Transaction Price: Electrolyse Copper, Number 1: Taiyuan data is updated monthly, averaging 45,870.000 RMB/Ton from Dec 1995 (Median) to Nov 2019, with 259 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 72,000.000 RMB/Ton in Mar 2011 and a record low of 14,340.000 RMB/Ton in Mar 2002. Transaction Price: Electrolyse Copper, Number 1: Taiyuan data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Price Monitoring Center, NDRC. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Price – Table CN.PG: Copper Price.

The Iranian copper market dropped slightly to $X in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 9.5%. Copper consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Transaction Price: Electrolyse Copper, Number 1: Jinan data was reported at 48,450.000 RMB/Ton in Nov 2019. This records an increase from the previous number of 46,650.000 RMB/Ton for Oct 2019. Transaction Price: Electrolyse Copper, Number 1: Jinan data is updated monthly, averaging 44,500.000 RMB/Ton from Jul 1996 (Median) to Nov 2019, with 263 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 77,609.670 RMB/Ton in May 2006 and a record low of 15,000.000 RMB/Ton in Mar 2002. Transaction Price: Electrolyse Copper, Number 1: Jinan data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Price Monitoring Center, NDRC. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Price – Table CN.PG: Copper Price.

Aluminum fell to 2,884.05 USD/T on December 2, 2025, down 0.29% from the previous day. Over the past month, Aluminum's price has fallen 0.99%, but it is still 10.42% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Aluminum - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on December of 2025.

LME Index rose to 4,700 Index Points on October 29, 2025, up 0.79% from the previous day. Over the past month, LME Index's price has risen 7.33%, and is up 13.22% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. LME Index - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on December of 2025.

The global market balance of copper in 2024 amounted to a moderate surplus of some 200,000 metric tons. However, in 2025, it is expected a decrease of 100,000 metric tons of copper worldwide. That same year, the global market balance of nickel is forecast to register a surplus. Copper is commonly used in electrical equipment such as wiring and motors.

Iron Ore rose to 106.94 USD/T on December 1, 2025, up 2.00% from the previous day. Over the past month, Iron Ore's price has risen 1.04%, and is up 1.54% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Iron Ore - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on December of 2025.

The Myanmar's copper market reduced to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -7.5% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a prominent increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Transaction Price: Electrolyse Copper, Number 1: Wuhan data was reported at 47,700.000 RMB/Ton in Nov 2019. This records a decrease from the previous number of 48,050.000 RMB/Ton for Oct 2019. Transaction Price: Electrolyse Copper, Number 1: Wuhan data is updated monthly, averaging 42,250.000 RMB/Ton from Dec 1995 (Median) to Nov 2019, with 274 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 73,500.000 RMB/Ton in Apr 2007 and a record low of 15,000.000 RMB/Ton in May 1999. Transaction Price: Electrolyse Copper, Number 1: Wuhan data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Price Monitoring Center, NDRC. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Price – Table CN.PG: Copper Price.