Archive · 11 Jun 2025
Ministry: Copper Imports Stabilize, No Supply Issues
The Indian government says that importing copper is going well.
They are responding to a news story from June that talked about how imports seemed lower.
They say that a new rule about copper quality caused imports to seem lower for a little while, but things have since gone back to normal.
The government says that the companies that use the copper don't have any trouble getting what they need.
The ministry said that imports in April 2025 were even higher than they were the year before.
Ministry of Mines reports copper cathode imports have stabilized.
Imports in April 2025 were 32,000 tonnes, exceeding the 24,000 tonnes in April 2024.
A report indicated a drop in copper cathode imports between December 2024 and February 2025.
The decline followed the implementation of the Copper (Quality Control) Order (QCO), 2023.
The ministry refutes any supply-side rigidity concerns for the domestic user industry.
- Who
- Ministry of Mines
- What
- Copper cathode imports have stabilized, according to the Ministry of Mines.
- When
- Between December 2024 and February 2025, imports dipped. In April 2025, imports increased.
- Where
- India
- Why
- The Ministry responded to reports suggesting import declines.
News Report
Ministry of Mines
Import Status
News Report
Copper cathode imports dropped significantly, indicating potential supply problems.
Ministry of Mines
Copper cathode imports have stabilized, and the domestic industry faces no supply-side rigidity.
- Source
- Ministry of Mines
- Import Status
- Stabilized
- April Imports
- April 2024: 24,000 tonnes
- April Imports
- April 2025: 32,000 tonnes
- Key Legislation
- Copper (Quality Control) Order (QCO), 2023