| Product | Region | Incoterm Basis | Price | Last Updated Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Scrap | China | FOB | USD 13,431.88/MT | April 2026 |
| Copper Scrap | India | CIF | USD 13,481.88/MT | April 2026 |
| Copper Scrap | USA | CIF | USD 13,518.88/MT | April 2026 |
| Copper Scrap | Germany | CIF | USD 13,552.88/MT | April 2026 |
| Copper Scrap | Australia | CIF | USD 13,469.88/MT | April 2026 |
| Copper Scrap | China | FOB | USD 13,351.77/MT | March 2026 |
| Copper Scrap | India | CIF | USD 13,406.77/MT | March 2026 |
| Copper Scrap | USA | CIF | USD 13,438.77/MT | March 2026 |
| Copper Scrap | Germany | CIF | USD 13,433.77/MT | March 2026 |
| Copper Scrap | Australia | CIF | USD 13,395.77/MT | March 2026 |
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India’s copper scrap market softened through March 2026 as surging imports and higher inventories forced sellers to reduce offers, even though mid-month supply lines were disrupted by Middle East tensions and vessel rerouting. The market had been supported earlier by downstream demand from cables, inverters, and consumer durables, but a pre-budget lull and cautious buying later reduced prompt bids. Demand stayed split, with wire-rod and cable manufacturers remaining the strongest buyers because clean scrap retained a cash-conversion advantage over cathode, while construction demand remained soft. High-grade insulated wire scrap stayed relatively tight and premiums for clean armature rose, but broader availability increased as sellers destocked. Power cable activity improved after tender awards, and air-conditioner output also supported consumption, yet these were not enough to offset the pressure from rising inventories. India’s broader copper demand backdrop remained supported by infrastructure and electrification, though the scrap segment in late March was dominated by inventory pressure rather than demand strength.
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According to Procurement Resource, copper scrap prices may stabilize if post-financial-year demand improves, but logistics costs and inventory releases will remain the key market drivers.
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Copper scrap prices in 2025 followed a volatile but overall upward trend, driven by persistent supply constraints, evolving trade policies, and firm downstream demand from construction, electronics, and energy transition sectors. The market started the year on a relatively stable footing, but tightening availability of quality scrap and rising demand, particularly from electric vehicle and renewable energy manufacturing, gradually pushed prices higher amid geopolitical uncertainties and trade tensions between key economies. In the second quarter, significant disruptions emerged as export restrictions and import tariffs reshaped global trade flows, limiting access to traditional supply sources and forcing major consumers like China to diversify procurement toward Southeast Asia and expand domestic recycling, while Europe faced continued tightness due to constrained scrap availability. By the third quarter, regional imbalances became more pronounced, with stronger domestic utilization in North America amid reduced exports and firmer pricing in Asia due to declining yard inventories and steady industrial demand. In the final quarter, prices surged further in line with record highs in primary copper markets; however, elevated price levels curtailed scrap generation and dismantling activity, reducing circulating supply and tightening inventories, while secondary producers operated at lower rates due to widening spreads between refined copper and scrap.
Copper scrap refers to recycled copper-containing materials and products that are no longer needed for their original purpose or have reached the end of their useful life. It encompasses a wide range of copper-based items, including old electrical wires, plumbing pipes, construction materials, industrial machinery components, and various consumer goods. Copper scrap is collected and processed through recycling facilities to recover the copper content, which can then be melted down and reused in various industrial applications.
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