Archive · 6 Jan 2026
Copper Prices Surge to Record Highs
Copper prices have reached a record high of $13,000 per ton.
This is because many people are rushing to ship copper to the US, where prices are higher due to possible import taxes.
There are also worries about not having enough copper because new mines aren't being built fast enough, and some mines have had problems.
This has made investors very interested in copper, pushing its price up even more.
The US is buying a lot of copper, which is causing shortages in other parts of the world.
Experts think this situation might continue, especially if there are more supply disruptions.
Copper prices hit a record high of $13,000 per ton, surging 4.4% on the London Metal Exchange.
The rally is driven by a rush to ship copper to the US due to potential import tariffs, causing US prices to trade at a premium.
Supply disruptions, including a strike in Chile and accidents in Indonesia and the Democratic Republic of Congo, have intensified the price surge.
Investors are bullish on copper due to its critical role in the energy transition and electric-vehicle batteries.
The US holds roughly half of global copper inventories but accounts for less than 10% of global demand, risking lower supplies elsewhere.
- Who
- Global traders, investors, and analysts
- What
- Copper prices surging to record highs
- When
- January 5, 2025, and ongoing
- Where
- Global markets, particularly London and the US
- Why
- Rush to ship metal to the US due to potential import tariffs, supply disruptions, and increased demand for critical metals
- Record Copper Price
- $13,000 per ton
- Price Increase
- 4.4%
- Price Increase Since Mid-November
- 20%
- US Copper Imports in December
- Highest since July
- US Inventory Share
- Roughly half of global inventories
- US Demand Share
- Less than 10% of global demand
- Three-Month Copper Price
- $12,990.50 per ton
Sources
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