Gold Prices Climbed! SUNSHINE Weekly Metal Prices Tracker: April 14-18, 2025

This week (April 14 to April 18, 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 witnessed only slight fluctuations in copper prices across various countries. With the exception of the UK, where prices edged up marginally, all other nations experienced a modest decline ranging from 0.12% to 0.66%.

China: Copper prices in China initially dipped before rebounding slightly, resulting in a minor overall decrease from 76,310 CNY/MT (April 14) to 76,220 CNY/MT (April 18), marking a decline of 0.12%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: April 11), prices showed a notable increase of 1.32%. 

India: Copper prices in India exhibited slight fluctuations throughout the week, ultimately registering a mild decline from 847.05 INR/kg (April 14) to 844.95 INR/kg (April 17), a drop of 0.24%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: April 11), prices rose slightly by 0.60%. 

United Kingdom: Copper prices in the UK remained largely stable, with a marginal uptick from 9,187 USD/MT (April 14) to 9,188.5 USD/MT (April 17), reflecting an increase of just 0.02%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: April 11), this marks a slight rise of 0.37%. 

United States: Copper prices in the US exhibited a gentle downward trend this week. After a slight dip on April 15 and a rebound on April 16, prices declined again on April 17, moving from 4.6325 USD/Lb declined again on April 17, moving from 4.6325 USD/Lb (April 14) to 4.602 USD/Lb (April 17), a decrease of 0.66%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: April 11), prices rose by 2.14%. 

Aluminum Prices 

With the exception of China, where prices rose modestly, aluminum prices across other countries saw declines this week, most notably in India, which experienced daily drops of up to 4.54%. 

China: Aluminum prices in China dipped early in the week but recovered later, resulting in a slight increase from 19,750 CNY/MT (April 14) to 19,785 CNY/MT (April 18), up by 0.18%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: April 11), prices climbed by 0.46%. 

India: Aluminum prices in India experienced a sharp decline, particularly on April 15, after which prices remained subdued. Overall, the price fell from 243.3 INR/kg (April 14) to 231.05 INR/kg (April 17), a drop of 5.03%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: April 11), this reflects a 2.10% decrease. 

United Kingdom: Aluminum prices in the UK showed minimal fluctuations, initially rising then falling, ultimately declining from 2,374 USD/MT (April 14) to 2,365.5 USD/MT (April 17), a reduction of 0.36%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: April 11), prices dropped by 1.29%. 

United States: Aluminum prices in the US oscillated slightly, first falling then rebounding, but ended the week down from 2,328.75 USD/MT (April 14) to 2,315 USD/MT (April 17), a decrease of 0.59%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: April 11), this constitutes a 2.32% decline. 

Gold Prices 

Gold prices continued their upward trajectory across all countries this week, with a significant surge on April 16, particularly in the US, where prices soared by 3.66%. 

China: Gold prices in China maintained a steady upward climb, rising from 762.7 CNY/g (April 14) to 789.74 CNY/g (April 18), an increase of 3.55%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: April 11), prices rose even more substantially by 4.43%. 

India: Gold prices in India first rose then retreated slightly, increasing from 9,325.2 INR/g (April 14) to 9,525.4 INR/g (April 17), a gain of 2.15%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: April 11), prices advanced by 1.61%. 

United States: Gold prices in the US saw a sharp rise followed by a slight pullback, peaking with a daily surge of 3.66% on April 16. Overall, prices climbed from 3,195 USD/oz t (April 14) to 3,323.1 USD/oz t (April 17), an increase of 4.01%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: April 11), this represents a 2.79% rise. 

Silver Prices 

Silver prices across all countries posted modest gains this week, marked by fluctuations and weekly increases ranging between 0.18% and 1.35%. 

China: Silver prices in China rose early in the week before easing slightly, ending higher from 8,085 CNY/kg (April 14) to 8,147 CNY/kg (April 18), a 0.77% increase. Compared to the previous week (reference date: April 11), prices climbed more significantly by 2.28%. 

India: Silver prices in India fluctuated but remained largely stable, moving from 94,870 INR/kg (April 14) to 95,037 INR/kg (April 17), up by 0.18%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: April 11),  this marks a 0.80% increase. 

United States: Silver prices in the US rose then dipped, Overall, prices increased from 31.8 USD/oz t (April 14) to 32.23 USD/oz t (April 17), gaining 1.35%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: April 11), prices rose by a more substantial 3.58%.