Jain Resource Recycling reported a 74% year‑on‑year rise in copper volumes, with cathode production nearing commencement. Domestic sourcing has increased amid freight and supply‑chain pressures, indicating a supply expansion that could ease copper cathode prices.
Spot premiums for #1 copper cathode in north China increased, while the average transaction price fell. The rise in premiums signals tighter supply and stronger demand sentiment, supporting higher spot prices despite a slight decline in transaction rates.
| Product | Region | Incoterm Basis | Price | Last Updated Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Foil (Battery Grade) | China | FOB | USD 3,443.94/MT | October 2026 |
| Copper Foil (Battery Grade) | Korea | CIF | USD 3,800.00/MT | October 2026 |
| Copper Foil (Battery Grade) | China | FOB | USD 3,287.46/MT | September 2026 |
| Copper Foil (Battery Grade) | Korea | CIF | USD 3,700.00/MT | September 2026 |
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In China, the average price of Copper Foil (Battery Grade) was ~USD 2,958.49/MT (FOB) in July and ~USD 3,120.00/MT in August, showing a ~5.5% increase. Battery foil is priced at the copper cost plus a processing fee, and both moved higher in China. Copper prices rose on tight mine supply and low inventories. Foil makers ran plants near full capacity, and strong orders from energy storage and electric vehicle battery makers left battery foil slightly undersupplied, which allowed processing fees to keep rising. Producers also directed new investment toward high-end foil for AI servers, which earns much higher margins and limits growth in battery foil supply. In Korea, average prices held steady at around USD 3,600.00/MT (CIF) in both months, while India's average import price also stayed unchanged at approximately USD 4,208.49/MT (CIF). In Korea and India, import offers stayed steady as suppliers held prices and buyers kept regular purchase volumes.
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According to Procurement Resource, in the near term, battery-grade copper foil prices are likely to stay firm on high copper costs and tight supply, though new capacity additions may ease pressure over time.
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In China, the average Copper Foil (Battery Grade) price was ~USD 3985/MT (FOB), while the average prices were ~USD 5185/MT (CIF) in India and about USD 4985/MT (CIF) in South Korea in the last month of Q2 2026. Asian battery-grade copper foil markets strengthened during the first two months of the quarter as firm refined-copper costs, high processing expenses and strong battery-sector orders supported producers. Copper availability also remained relatively tight as broader power-grid and industrial consumption competed for refined metal. Ultra-thin foil received stronger support because its more demanding manufacturing process and increasing use in high-energy-density cells raised conversion costs. Conditions remained firm through early June before easing later in the month as production stayed high and improved availability reduced purchasing urgency. South Korean and Indian landed values remained higher because of import, freight, and distribution costs.
Battery-grade copper foil is an ultra-thin, high-purity copper material used as the anode current collector in lithium-ion batteries. Typically ranging from 4–12 microns in thickness, it provides excellent electrical conductivity, mechanical strength, and electrochemical stability. The material plays a critical role in electric vehicle batteries, energy storage systems, and consumer electronics, where it enables efficient electron transport and improves battery performance, cycle life, and energy density.
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Battery-grade copper foil is produced through an electrolytic electrodeposition process. High-purity copper is dissolved in a sulfuric acid electrolyte and deposited onto a rotating titanium or stainless-steel drum under controlled current density. The deposited copper layer is peeled from the drum, surface-treated to improve adhesion, heat-treated, slit to required widths, and wound into rolls.
Battery-grade copper foil is primarily used in lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, energy storage systems, smartphones, laptops, tablets, and power tools. It serves as the anode current collector, supporting active materials such as graphite and silicon-based anodes. The foil is also utilized in advanced battery technologies requiring high conductivity, low thickness, and superior tensile strength to enhance energy density and charging efficiency.
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