Copper rose to 4.45 USD/Lbs on August 22, 2025, up 0.23% from the previous day. Over the past month, Copper's price has fallen 23.43%, but it is still 5.96% 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.

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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.

    #### **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**.

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    ### **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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Graph and download economic data for Global price of Copper (PCOPPUSDQ) from Q1 1990 to Q2 2025 about copper, metals, World, and price.

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.

Copper Prices: 66 years of historical data from 1959 to 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Producer Price Index by Commodity: Metals and Metal Products: No. 1 Copper Scrap, Including Wire (WPU10230101) from Dec 1986 to Jul 2025 about wired, copper, metals, commodities, PPI, inflation, price index, indexes, price, and USA.

New York City - Copper Prices: 52 years of historical data from 1860 to 1912.

Zambia Commodity Prices: Copper data was reported at 6,222.440 USD/Tonne in Oct 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 6,074.270 USD/Tonne for Sep 2018. Zambia Commodity Prices: Copper data is updated monthly, averaging 6,341.039 USD/Tonne from Jan 2013 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 70 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8,070.559 USD/Tonne in Feb 2013 and a record low of 4,471.250 USD/Tonne in Jan 2016. Zambia Commodity Prices: Copper data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Zambia. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Zambia – Table ZM.P001: Commodity Price.

This analysis presents a rigorous exploration of financial data, incorporating a diverse range of statistical features. By providing a robust foundation, it facilitates advanced research and innovative modeling techniques within the field of finance.

Copperindex: The Future of Copper Pricing?

Financial data:

• Historical daily stock prices (open, high, low, close, volume)

• Fundamental data (e.g., market capitalization, price to earnings P/E ratio, dividend yield, earnings per share EPS, price to earnings growth, debt-to-equity ratio, price-to-book ratio, current ratio, free cash flow, projected earnings growth, return on equity, dividend payout ratio, price to sales ratio, credit rating)

• Technical indicators (e.g., moving averages, RSI, MACD, average directional index, aroon oscillator, stochastic oscillator, on-balance volume, accumulation/distribution A/D line, parabolic SAR indicator, bollinger bands indicators, fibonacci, williams percent range, commodity channel index)

Machine learning features:

• Feature engineering based on financial data and technical indicators

• Sentiment analysis data from social media and news articles

• Macroeconomic data (e.g., GDP, unemployment rate, interest rates, consumer spending, building permits, consumer confidence, inflation, producer price index, money supply, home sales, retail sales, bond yields)

Potential Applications:

• Stock price prediction

• Portfolio optimization

• Algorithmic trading

• Market sentiment analysis

• Risk management

Use Cases:

• Researchers investigating the effectiveness of machine learning in stock market prediction

• Analysts developing quantitative trading Buy/Sell strategies

• Individuals interested in building their own stock market prediction models

• Students learning about machine learning and financial applications

Additional Notes:

• The dataset may include different levels of granularity (e.g., daily, hourly)

• Data cleaning and preprocessing are essential before model training

• Regular updates are recommended to maintain the accuracy and relevance of the data

Global Copper Prices: 35 years of historical data from 1990 to 2025.

Aluminum rose to 2,622.55 USD/T on August 22, 2025, up 1.15% from the previous day. Over the past month, Aluminum's price has fallen 0.87%, but it is still 3.17% 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.

Graph and download economic data for Wholesale Price of Copper Wire for New York (M04178US000NYM267NNBR) from Jan 1901 to Dec 1951 about wired, copper, wholesale, NY, metals, price, and USA.

Zambia Copper Export: LME Price data was reported at 6,215.900 USD/Tonne in Oct 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 6,020.000 USD/Tonne for Sep 2018. Zambia Copper Export: LME Price data is updated monthly, averaging 6,860.205 USD/Tonne from Jan 2010 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 106 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 9,867.600 USD/Tonne in Feb 2011 and a record low of 4,462.750 USD/Tonne in Jan 2016. Zambia Copper Export: LME Price data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Statistical Office. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Zambia – Table ZM.P004: Average Copper and Crude Oil Price.

CN: Transaction Price: Electrolyse Copper, No 1: Changsha data was reported at 47,090.000 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: Changsha data is updated monthly, averaging 41,955.000 RMB/Ton from Dec 1995 (Median) to Nov 2019, with 279 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 74,150.000 RMB/Ton in Feb 2011 and a record low of 15,500.000 RMB/Ton in Aug 2002. CN: Transaction Price: Electrolyse Copper, No 1: Changsha 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.

Index Time Series for Global X Copper Producers Index ETF. The frequency of the observation is daily. Moving average series are also typically included. NA

Index Time Series for Global X Copper Miners UCITS ETF USD Acc. The frequency of the observation is daily. Moving average series are also typically included. NA

LME Index rose to 4,209.90 Index Points on August 22, 2025, up 1.08% from the previous day. Over the past month, LME Index's price has fallen 1.67%, but it is still 2.85% 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.

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.