Copper rose to 4.43 USD/Lbs on August 28, 2025, up 0.36% from the previous day. Over the past month, Copper's price has fallen 21.32%, but it is still 6.91% higher than a year ago, 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 August 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**.

    ### **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.

    #### **Interactive Copper Price Charts**
    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**.

    ### **Applications and Benefits**

    This dataset supports **commodity investors**, **traders**, and **industry professionals**:

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    ### **Copper Price Comparisons with Other Metals**

    Copper prices often correlate with those of **industrial** and **precious metals**:

    - **Gold** and **silver** are sensitive to **inflation** and currency shifts. 
    - **Iron ore** and **aluminium** reflect changes in **global demand** within construction and manufacturing sectors.

    These correlations help traders develop **hedging strategies** and **investment models**.

    ### **Data Variables and Availability**

    Key metrics include:

    - **Copper Price Per Pound:** The current market price in USD. 
    - **Copper Futures Price:** Data from **COMEX** futures contracts. 
    - **Historical Price Trends:** Long-term movements, updated regularly. 

    Data is available in **CSV** and **JSON** formats, enabling integration with analytical tools and platforms.

    ### **Conclusion**

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CN: Transaction Price: Electrolyse Copper, No 1: Nanjing data was reported at 47,080.000 RMB/Ton in Nov 2019. This records a decrease from the previous number of 47,440.000 RMB/Ton for Oct 2019. CN: Transaction Price: Electrolyse Copper, No 1: Nanjing data is updated monthly, averaging 41,690.000 RMB/Ton from Dec 1995 (Median) to Nov 2019, with 281 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 72,275.000 RMB/Ton in Mar 2011 and a record low of 15,800.000 RMB/Ton in Mar 2002. CN: Transaction Price: Electrolyse Copper, No 1: Nanjing 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.

CN: Transaction Price: Electrolyse Copper, No 1: Fuzhou data was reported at 47,300.000 RMB/Ton in Nov 2019. This records a decrease from the previous number of 47,600.000 RMB/Ton for Oct 2019. CN: Transaction Price: Electrolyse Copper, No 1: Fuzhou data is updated monthly, averaging 24,250.000 RMB/Ton from Dec 1995 (Median) to Nov 2019, with 164 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 54,990.000 RMB/Ton in Dec 2017 and a record low of 16,000.000 RMB/Ton in Apr 2002. CN: Transaction Price: Electrolyse Copper, No 1: Fuzhou 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 rose to 2,606.13 USD/T on August 28, 2025, up 0.03% from the previous day. Over the past month, Aluminum's price has fallen 0.07%, but it is still 6.05% 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 August of 2025.

Transaction Price: Electrolyse Copper, Number 1: Shenyang data was reported at 47,125.000 RMB/Ton in Nov 2019. This records a decrease from the previous number of 47,170.000 RMB/Ton for Oct 2019. Transaction Price: Electrolyse Copper, Number 1: Shenyang data is updated monthly, averaging 42,000.000 RMB/Ton from Dec 1995 (Median) to Nov 2019, with 279 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 73,300.000 RMB/Ton in Apr 2011 and a record low of 15,400.000 RMB/Ton in Nov 1999. Transaction Price: Electrolyse Copper, Number 1: Shenyang 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.

LME Index fell to 4,189.50 Index Points on August 27, 2025, down 0.92% from the previous day. Over the past month, LME Index's price has fallen 0.67%, but it is still 3.21% higher than a year ago, 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 August of 2025.

Iron Ore rose to 101.59 USD/T on August 27, 2025, up 0.06% from the previous day. Over the past month, Iron Ore's price has risen 2.96%, and is up 3.13% 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 August of 2025.

CN: Transaction Price: Electrolyse Copper, No 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. CN: Transaction Price: Electrolyse Copper, No 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. CN: Transaction Price: Electrolyse Copper, No 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.

Cobalt traded flat at 33,335 USD/T on August 27, 2025. Over the past month, Cobalt's price has remained flat, but it is still 37.18% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Cobalt - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on August of 2025.

Lithium fell to 81,600 CNY/T on August 27, 2025, down 0.14% from the previous day. Over the past month, Lithium's price has risen 10.42%, and is up 10.27% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Lithium - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on August of 2025.

Nickel rose to 15,266.38 USD/T on August 28, 2025, up 0.50% from the previous day. Over the past month, Nickel's price has fallen 0.38%, and is down 10.21% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Nickel - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on August of 2025.

Lead fell to 1,984.18 USD/T on August 28, 2025, down 0.06% from the previous day. Over the past month, Lead's price has fallen 1.71%, and is down 2.52% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Lead - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on August of 2025.

Transaction Price: Electrolyse Copper, Number 1: Nanchang data was reported at 47,636.670 RMB/Ton in Sep 2019. This records a decrease from the previous number of 49,320.000 RMB/Ton for Feb 2019. Transaction Price: Electrolyse Copper, Number 1: Nanchang data is updated monthly, averaging 19,000.000 RMB/Ton from Dec 1995 (Median) to Sep 2019, with 99 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 49,916.670 RMB/Ton in Nov 2018 and a record low of 15,000.000 RMB/Ton in Dec 2001. Transaction Price: Electrolyse Copper, Number 1: Nanchang 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.

CN: Transaction Price: Electrolyse Copper, No 1: Chengdu data was reported at 48,200.000 RMB/Ton in Nov 2019. This records a decrease from the previous number of 48,500.000 RMB/Ton for Oct 2019. CN: Transaction Price: Electrolyse Copper, No 1: Chengdu data is updated monthly, averaging 43,500.000 RMB/Ton from Dec 1995 (Median) to Nov 2019, with 280 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 78,166.670 RMB/Ton in May 2006 and a record low of 14,800.000 RMB/Ton in Feb 1999. CN: Transaction Price: Electrolyse Copper, No 1: Chengdu 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.

CN: Transaction Price: Electrolyse Copper, No 1: Dalian data was reported at 54,100.000 RMB/Ton in Nov 2019. This records an increase from the previous number of 53,500.000 RMB/Ton for Oct 2019. CN: Transaction Price: Electrolyse Copper, No 1: Dalian data is updated monthly, averaging 43,750.000 RMB/Ton from Dec 1995 (Median) to Nov 2019, with 276 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 75,000.000 RMB/Ton in Feb 2011 and a record low of 15,600.000 RMB/Ton in Dec 2002. CN: Transaction Price: Electrolyse Copper, No 1: Dalian 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.

CN: Transaction Price: Electrolyse Copper, No 1: Guangzhou data was reported at 46,920.000 RMB/Ton in Nov 2019. This records a decrease from the previous number of 47,300.000 RMB/Ton for Oct 2019. CN: Transaction Price: Electrolyse Copper, No 1: Guangzhou data is updated monthly, averaging 41,862.500 RMB/Ton from Dec 1995 (Median) to Nov 2019, with 270 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 76,866.670 RMB/Ton in May 2006 and a record low of 14,500.000 RMB/Ton in Dec 2001. CN: Transaction Price: Electrolyse Copper, No 1: Guangzhou 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.