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A foundational commodity driving global innovation and progress

Copper is essential across nearly every modern application, from electronics to infrastructure, due to its exceptional conductive properties. As demand increases across industries like renewable energy, electric vehicles (EVs) and infrastructure, copper continues to be at the heart of technological advancement and economic growth. In this dynamic landscape, copper market data, trend analysis and transparency of the global asset base are essential for businesses to make informed decisions and remain competitive.

CRU’s breadth of copper services delivers mine-to-market intelligence, providing clients from across the value chain with unparalleled levels of data and expertise. With our comprehensive, data-driven insights, we provide actionable intelligence that helps businesses mitigate risks, optimise sourcing strategies and make informed decisions that drive long-term success.

Comprehensive solutions across the copper value chain

Comprehensive solutions across the copper value chain
CRU offers deep expertise across the entire copper value chain, providing businesses with the insights they need to make smarter decisions at every stage—from mining to end-use applications. Our services span the following key areas:

Copper price assessments: Accurate, reliable copper pricing forecasts for contracts, trading and procurement, including refined copper, scrap copper and premium copper prices in key markets such as China, Europe and the US.
Copper supply and demand insights: Comprehensive analysis of global copper market supply chains, mining operations and demand drivers across various sectors, including renewable energy, battery manufacturing and construction.
Copper price forecasts: Short-term copper price projections and long-term forecasts based on supply-demand trends, market analysis and geopolitical factors.
Copper asset-level data: Detailed insight into over 600 copper mining, smelting and refining sites worldwide, covering production costs, emissions data and asset valuations. Evaluate performance based on operational efficiency and sustainability, with emissions data validated for transparency through The Copper Mark’s assurance framework.

Copper market coverage for key industries

Mining and exploration

Gain clear insights into copper exploration and mining operations, including production costs and operational efficiency. Use supply-demand forecasts and copper price data to reduce uncertainty and plan for future market trends. By comparing your current production efficiency against industry benchmarks, you can identify areas for cost savings, make strategic investments, and adjust operations to stay competitive.

Battery manufacturing

Access copper demand forecasts to understand the future demand picture for EVs and energy storage systems, based on projected growth in these sectors, enabling you to secure copper at the right price and in the right quantities. By aligning your procurement with growing market demand, you can avoid price volatility and ensure cost-efficient sourcing for future production.

OEMs and end-use applications

Secure a steady supply of copper by using market data to evaluate price trends and supply chain dynamics. By understanding copper price movements and supply risks, you can adjust procurement strategies, such as timing purchases and locking in prices to avoid cost fluctuations. This helps you optimise raw material costs while ensuring a sustainable supply chain that meets your long-term manufacturing needs.

Financial sector

Leverage real-time copper price assessments and market trend analysis to evaluate risk exposure and price volatility. By analysing historical trends and using forecast data, you can develop more accurate models for predicting price movements, identifying investment opportunities, and managing market risk. This enables more data-driven investment decisions, providing better visibility into future copper market conditions.

Energy and infrastructure

Monitor copper demand in renewable energy, electrical grids and EV infrastructure to ensure a secure copper supply for your projects. By tracking real-time copper pricing and demand shifts, you can adjust procurement strategies to lock in copper supplies at the right time and price. This allows for effective long-term planning, optimising both supply chain reliability and meeting green technology regulations.

Recycling and disposal

Secure a steady supply of copper by using market data to evaluate price trends and supply chain dynamics. By understanding copper price movements and supply risks, you can adjust procurement strategies, such as timing purchases and locking in prices to avoid cost fluctuations. This helps you optimise raw material costs while ensuring a sustainable supply chain that meets your long-term manufacturing needs.

Policy makers and regulators

Use CRU’s data on copper demand trends, regulatory impacts, and market shifts to develop informed policies that support the energy transition and copper recycling. By understanding how market trends influence copper demand, you can create regulations that encourage sustainable practices, balance supply and demand and ensure long-term copper supply chain resilience.

Why choose CRU for copper market insights?

Our heritage

CRU has over 50 years' experience analysing copper markets and has accumulated a wealth of data that it now leverages to bring rigour and insight into its analysis of market fundamentals.

Unmatched analyst capability

The depth and breadth of CRU’s analyst team is second to none, with dedicated analysts spread across 5 continents.
Over 200 years of combined industry knowledge.

Unrivalled breadth and depth of coverage

7 services covering the full copper value chain: mining, intermediate flows, processing, end-use applications.
Unique insights across copper’s dynamics from raw materials to final applications.
No other provider offers such a comprehensive, integrated perspective.

Adjacent knowledge and insights bring a richer perspective to our copper analysis

6 adjacent commodities analysed (Zinc, Gold, Cobalt, etc.) for a rich, integrated copper perspective.
In-depth macroeconomic analysis of how global trends impact copper markets.
Expertise in sustainability: Policy trends, energy transition impacts and carbon emissions data for comprehensive copper sourcing and investment decisions.

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