Aluminum Prices Rebounded! SUNSHINE Weekly Metal Prices Tracker: April 21-25, 2025

This week (April 21-25, 2025), metal prices exhibited some fluctuations across different markets. Based on the price data from the China, India, UK, and US Exchanges on the SUNSHINE, the following is a report on Copper, Aluminum, Gold, and Silver prices. 

Copper Prices 

This week, copper prices across various countries exhibited an overall upward trend, with the United States registering the largest increase of 2.34%, while the other three countries experienced gains ranging between 0.05% and 0.84%.

China: Copper prices in China saw a modest rise this week, with some fluctuations throughout the period, ultimately closing at 77,650 CNY/MT (April 25). Overall, prices edged up from 77,420 CNY/MT (April 21) to 77,650 CNY/MT (April 25), marking an increase of 0.30%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: April 18), the rise was more pronounced, amounting to 1.88%. 

India: Copper prices in India witnessed a steady ascent throughout the week, followed by a slight retreat on April 25, closing at 850.6 INR/kg (April 25). Prices rose from 843.5 INR/kg (April 21) to 850.6 INR/kg (April 25), reflecting a gain of 0.84%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: April 17), there was a moderate rise of 0.67%. 

United Kingdom: Copper prices in the UK displayed a slight upward trend, remaining largely stable, with a modest increase of just 0.05%, moving from 9,369 USD/MT (April 22) to 9,374 USD/MT (April 25). Compared to the preceding week (reference date: April 17), the prices rose by 2.02%. 

United States: Copper prices in the US exhibited a notable upward movement with significant fluctuations, recording a daily increase as high as 3.35% and a daily decline of up to 1.03%. Overall, prices climbed from 4.7185 USD/Lb (April 21) to 4.829 USD/Lb (April 25), registering a rise of 2.34%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: April 17), the increase was even more substantial at 4.93%. 

Aluminum Prices 

This week, aluminum prices across all countries followed an ascending trajectory. Price movements were relatively moderate in China and India, while the United Kingdom and the United States experienced greater volatility and more pronounced gains.

China: Aluminum prices in China demonstrated a steady upward trend, with a minor dip on April 22, followed by consecutive increases. Overall, prices rose from 19,950 CNY/MT (April 21) to 20,090 CNY/MT (April 25), reflecting a gain of 0.70%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: April 18), there was a notable increase of 1.54%. 

India: Aluminum prices in India rose initially and then slightly retreated, with limited fluctuations. The highest daily increase reached 1.32% on April 23. Overall, prices advanced from 230.05 INR/kg (April 21) to 232.3 INR/kg (April 25), marking a rise of 0.98%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: April 17), prices rose by 0.54%. 

United Kingdom: Aluminum prices in the UK initially climbed and then receded, with the highest daily increase of 2.18% recorded on April 23. Prices pulled back on April 25, closing at 2,428 USD/MT (April 25). Overall, prices rose from 2,380 USD/MT (April 22) to 2,428 USD/MT (April 25), resulting in a gain of 2.02%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: April 17), the increase stood at 2.64%. 

United States: Aluminum prices in the US fluctuated throughout the week. A notable rise of 2.86% occurred on April 23, followed by a decline of 1.42% on April 25. Overall, prices increased from 2,314.5 USD/MT (April 21) to 2,355 USD/MT (April 25), reflecting a rise of 1.75%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: April 17), prices rose by 1.73%. 

Gold Prices 

Gold prices across various countries declined this week, exhibiting notable fluctuations. A marked drop occurred on April 23, followed by minor oscillations. 

China: Gold prices in China fluctuated significantly, surging by 3.27% on April 22, and plunging by 5.58% on April 23, before stabilizing within a narrow range. Ultimately, prices closed at 786.04 CNY/g (April 25), descending from 804.06 CNY/g (April 21), with a total decline of 2.24%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: April 18), there was a slight decrease of 0.47%. 

India: Gold prices in Indian exhibited overall volatility this week, notably falling by 2.69% on April 23, and partially recovering thereafter. Prices fell from 9,727.9 INR/g (April 21) to 9,499.2 INR/g (April 25), recording a decline of 2.35%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: April 17), there was a minor decline of 0.28%. 

United States: Gold prices in the US demonstrated a general downward trend, with a brief rebound of 1.48% on April 24. The largest daily drop reached 2.81%. Overall, prices fell from 3,411.1 USD/oz t (April 21) to 3,272.2 USD/oz t (April 25), marking a substantial decline of 4.07%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: April 17), the decrease was 1.53%. 

Silver Prices 

Silver prices across various countries experienced fluctuations this week, yet displayed an overall upward trend, with the United States recording the most significant gains, while China’s prices remained relatively stable. 

China: Silver prices in China remained fairly steady, with minimal volatility. Overall, prices edged up from 8,236 CNY/kg (April 21) to 8,274 CNY/kg (April 25), reflecting a modest gain of 0.46%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: April 18), prices rose by 1.56%. 

India: Silver prices in India initially ascended and subsequently declined, with noticeable fluctuations. A daily surge of 2.00% was recorded on April 23, followed by a retreat. Overall, prices rose from 95,247 INR/kg (April 21) to 96,441 INR/kg (April 25), resulting in an increase of 1.25%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: April 17), the rise stood at 1.48%. 

United States: Silver prices in the US exhibited a clear upward trajectory, interrupted only by a minor decline of 0.67% on April 24. The highest daily increase reached 1.72% on April 21. Overall, prices rose from 32.785 USD/oz t (April 21) to 33.670 USD/oz t (April 25), achieving a gain of 2.70%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: April 17), the rise was even more pronounced at 4.47%.