Copper Prices Rose! SUNSHINE Weekly Metal Prices Tracker: June 23-27, 2025
This week (June 23 to 27, 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
Copper prices rose across major markets this week, with the US posting the largest gain. India’s market was more volatile and showed relatively weaker performance.
China: Copper prices in China steadily increased throughout the week, with a sharp rise on Friday. Prices climbed from 78,290 CNY/MT (June 23) to 80,080 CNY/MT (June 27), up 1,790 CNY/MT or 2.29%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: June 20), the increase was larger at 2.68%.
India: Copper prices in India fell at the beginning of the week and then rebounded, with a strong gain on June 26. Overall, prices rose from 881.05 INR/kg (June 23) to 887.95 INR/kg (June 27), a gain of 6.90 INR/kg or 0.78%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: June 20), prices were up 0.86%.
United Kingdom: Copper prices in the UK rose for three consecutive days and surged on June 26 before a slight correction on June 27. Prices rose from 9,667.5 USD/MT to 9,878 USD/MT, a total gain of 210.5 USD/MT or 2.18%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: June 20), prices were up 2.54%.
United States: Copper prices in the US jumped midweek, with a one-day gain of over 3.7% on June 26, followed by a slight pullback. Prices increased from 4.9075 USD/Lb (June 23) to 5.066 USD/Lb (June 27), up 0.1585 USD/Lb or 3.23%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: June 20), the increase was 4.90%.
Aluminum Prices
Aluminum prices showed mixed movements across countries this week. While India and the US markets appeared weaker, all four countries recorded week-on-week gains.
China: Aluminum prices in China declined slightly on June 24 before rebounding over the next three days, ending the week higher. Prices rose from 20,465 CNY/MT (June 23) to 20,780 CNY/MT (June 27), an increase of 315 CNY/MT or 1.54%, the same as the previous week’s gain.
India: After a sharp drop early in the week, Indian aluminum prices rebounded modestly. Prices fell from 248.65 INR/kg to 246.85 INR/kg, a decrease of 1.80 INR/kg or 0.72%. However, Compared to the previous week (reference date: June 20), prices were still up 0.14%.
United Kingdom: Aluminum prices in the UK declined early in the week but rebounded in the latter half, resulting in a slight weekly gain from 2,588.5 USD/MT to 2,595 USD/MT, up 6.5 USD/MT or 0.25%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: June 20), prices rose 1.78%.
United States: Aluminum prices in the US dropped early in the week and slightly recovered later but failed to return to Monday’s levels. Prices fell from 2,525.5 USD/MT to 2,504.25 USD/MT, down 21.25 USD/MT or 0.84%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: June 20), however, prices were up 2.03%.
Gold Prices
Gold prices declined across all countries this week, with India recording the steepest drop.
China: Gold prices in China showed a generally weak and fluctuating trend this week. Although there was a slight rebound midweek, two notable declines on June 24 and June 27 pulled prices down overall. Prices fell from 779.02 CNY/g (June 23) to 765.62 CNY/g (June 27), a total drop of 13.40 CNY/g or 1.72%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: June 20), prices declined by 1.66%.
India: Gold prices in India dropped steadily throughout the week, with sharp losses on June 24 and 27. Prices fell from 9,938.8 INR/g to 9,547.0 INR/g, a decrease of 391.8 INR/g or 3.94%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: June 20), prices fell 3.67%.
United States: Gold prices in the US saw a notable decline after peaking early in the week. Losses on June 24 and 27 brought prices down from 3,377.5 USD/oz t to 3,269.2 USD/oz t, a drop of 108.3 USD/oz t or 3.21%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: June 20), prices were down 2.79%.
Silver Prices
Silver prices varied across countries. China saw a slight increase, while India and the US experienced high volatility and overall declines.
China: Silver Prices in China were relatively stable, with mild declines early in the week, a sharp rebound on June 26, and a small pullback on June 27. Overall, prices edged up from 8,759 CNY/kg to 8,784 CNY/kg, a gain of 25 CNY/kg or 0.29%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: June 20), the increase was larger at 1.49%.
India: Silver Prices in India fluctuated significantly, falling on both ends of the week with brief rebounds midweek. Prices fell from 106,759 INR/kg to 105,228 INR/kg, down 1,531 INR/kg or 1.43%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: June 20), the drop was 0.94%.
United States: Silver Prices in the US were highly volatile. After a sharp drop early in the week and a strong rebound, prices ultimately declined from 36.165 USD/oz t to 35.840 USD/oz t, down 0.325 USD/oz t or 0.90%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: June 20), prices were slightly higher by 0.18%.
