This week, spot premiums for copper cathode decreased while discounts widened, reflecting weak downstream demand and a large futures‑spot spread. Warehouse withdrawals rose and inventories fell as processors resumed production after the holiday. Looking ahead, smelter maintenance is expected to trim supply, which could keep premiums firm despite the current easing.
GSFC received board approval to construct a new sulphuric acid plant at its Sikka unit with a daily capacity of 1,800 metric tonnes. The expansion will boost domestic supply and reduce reliance on imports, likely easing price pressure. Expect a downward impact on sulphuric acid prices.
| Product | Region | Incoterm Basis | Price | Last Updated Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Sulfate | China | FOB | USD 3,783.11/MT | August 2026 |
| Copper Sulfate | India | CIF | USD 3,874.11/MT | August 2026 |
| Copper Sulfate | Germany | CIF | USD 3,897.11/MT | August 2026 |
| Copper Sulfate | Australia | CIF | USD 3,878.11/MT | August 2026 |
| Copper Sulfate | Brazil | CIF | USD 3,925.11/MT | August 2026 |
| Copper Sulfate | China | FOB | USD 3,624.73/MT | July 2026 |
| Copper Sulfate | India | CIF | USD 3,731.54/MT | July 2026 |
| Copper Sulfate | Germany | CIF | USD 3,758.36/MT | July 2026 |
| Copper Sulfate | Australia | CIF | USD 3,723.19/MT | July 2026 |
| Copper Sulfate | Brazil | CIF | USD 3,796.34/MT | July 2026 |
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Copper sulfate prices rose in Q3 2026, as higher copper costs lifted production costs and producers passed part of these increases on to buyers.
Copper, the main feedstock, became more expensive due to mine disruptions and low stocks, while sulfur and sulfuric acid costs stayed high in most markets due to supply disruptions.
Demand from agriculture, mining and electroplating users remained steady, allowing producers to raise offers, although buyers continued to purchase mainly for regular needs.
Asia
In China, the average prices of Copper Sulfate were ~USD 3,624.73/MT (FOB) in July and around USD 3,783.11/MT in August, showing a ~4.4% increase. China, copper costs rose as mine supply stayed tight and inventories remained low, and smelters earned very weak returns for processing imported concentrate. Domestic sulfuric acid became cheaper as supply grew, which softened the cost increase but did not fully offset it. Exporters raised offers in line with higher copper costs, and Indian import prices followed.
Europe
In Germany, copper sulfate averaged approximately USD 3,758.36/MT (CIF) in July and moved up to about USD 3,897.11/MT in August, a rise of ~3.7%. European producers faced higher costs for both main inputs. Copper reached record levels on the London market as warehouse stocks fell steadily and metal moved to the US and China. Sulfur costs also climbed, as shipments through the Strait of Hormuz almost stopped from mid-July, cutting supply from a key exporting region. This raised the cost of making sulfuric acid and supported higher copper sulfate offers.
North America
North American producers also faced rising costs. Copper reached record levels as large volumes of metal were shipped into US warehouses ahead of a possible tariff, which tightened supply for other users. Sulfur and sulfuric acid costs stayed high after the Middle East conflict disrupted supply. With both inputs more expensive, producers kept offers firm, though steady demand limited how much of the cost increase they could pass on.
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According to Procurement Resource, copper sulfate prices are likely to stay firm, supported by high copper costs. Any easing in sulfur supply could limit further increases.
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During the second quarter of 2026, average prices of Copper Sulfate were USD 3,606/MT in June from around USD 3,548/MT in the previous month in China. Market conditions improved toward the end of Q2 after softer movement during May. Tight copper concentrate availability kept metal replacement costs elevated, while disruptions in sulphuric acid supply added pressure to copper sulfate production economics. Sulphuric acid-based processing routes are linked to roughly 20% of global copper output, highlighting the importance of acid availability to the broader copper chain. However, sufficient domestic copper sulfate supply and cautious industrial purchasing prevented a sharper increase. Indian Copper Sulfate rose to approximately USD 3,693/MT in June 2026, a gain of about 2.2% from close to USD 3,615/MT in May 2026. Indian prices were supported by higher import replacement costs and steady demand from agriculture, electroplating and water-treatment applications.
Europe
In Germany, Copper Sulfate prices were about USD 3,641/MT in May and USD 3,727/MT in June, up around 2.4% in the last two months of Q2’26. European producers faced persistent pressure from elevated copper inputs, energy expenses and sulphuric acid availability, which limited scope for reductions. Seasonal agricultural consumption also strengthened demand for copper-based crop-protection products. Regulatory changes increased the permitted copper residue limit on wine and table grapes from 50 mg/kg to 100 mg/kg, while higher limits were introduced for several other crops. This supported continued use of copper compounds during the growing season, keeping procurement firm despite restrained broader industrial activity.
North America
The North American copper sulfate markets remained strong in Q2 due to high cost of copper substitution, logistical disruptions and uncertainties related to tariffs, adding to procurement pressures. The demand from municipal water treatment, mining, agriculture and electroplating remained stable and the customers maintained controlled inventories due to future uncertainties regarding copper supply and trade actions.
Copper sulfate has a crystalline blue appearance with high solubility in water. It is widely used in agriculture industries as a fungicide and algaecide, as a preservative in wood industry and as a reagent in chemical manufacturing and analytical chemistry. It also finds applications in water treatment, textiles, and animal feed supplements, among other diverse applications.
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In this process, copper metal is treated with hot concentrated sulfuric acid to produce copper sulfate.
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