Freshdi Market Insight
Copper Cathode Sheets market data to source with confidence
Tanzania (13.6%), Kenya (10.2%) and Thailand (9.1%) are the top contributors to the 88 Copper Cathode Sheets suppliers, across 31 countries, with no single origin dominating the base. The typical range is USD 1,625 - 5,102 per metric ton FOB, centered at a USD 2,123 median, meaning prices vary widely and may depend on quality or processing details. Buyer inquiries surged 196.4% to 166 in the last 30 days.
What is in this market?
The size and shape of Copper Cathode Sheets on Freshdi before you shortlist anyone: how many sellers, how much product, how many origins, and which way demand is moving.
283supply
283 Copper Cathode Sheets supply listings are active on Freshdi as of 14 November 2026.
88companies
Freshdi has 88 active Copper Cathode Sheets suppliers, 0.6% of all suppliers on the platform, as of 14 November 2026.
31origins
Freshdi lists Copper Cathode Sheets suppliers from 31 countries, led by Tanzania at 13.6%, as of 14 November 2026.
+196.4% over 12m
Freshdi received 166 buyer inquiries for Copper Cathode Sheets in the 30 days to 14 November 2026, up 196.4% from the previous 30 days.
88 suppliers are actively offering Copper Cathode Sheets, with 27 of them updating their listings in the last 30 days. This level of activity shows suppliers are responsive and keeping their offerings current, which means buyers can expect fresh pricing, specifications, and lead times without relying on outdated information. A high update rate also signals that the category is actively managed, not left to decay over time. 283 listings are currently live, covering a wide range of grades, sizes, and packaging options. With this depth, buyers can quickly find a match for their specific technical or volume needs without having to start from scratch or make compromises. The volume of listings suggests consistent supply and active participation from exporters in the market. Suppliers come from 31 countries, with Tanzania making up 13.6% of the total. This broad geographic spread means buyers have access to diverse sourcing options, which can help mitigate risks related to regional supply disruptions, trade policies, or quality variations. It also opens up opportunities to compare pricing and delivery terms across different regions. Buyer inquiries surged 196.4% to 166 in the last 30 days, signaling a sharp rise in demand. This spike suggests strong interest from buyers, which could mean tighter availability or faster fulfillment timelines — a clear signal to act quickly before suppliers are fully booked.
Freshdi recorded 137 buyer requests for Copper Cathode Sheets globally in the 365 days to 14 November 2026.
- Freshdi lists 283 active Copper Cathode Sheets supply listings from 88 suppliers in 31 countries, drawn from 82 source documents and 586 supply observations over the 365 days to 14 November 2026.
- Buyer inquiry volume for Copper Cathode Sheets on Freshdi rose 196.4% in the 30 days to 14 November 2026 against the 30 days before, with 183.41% volatility in monthly inquiry and quotation activity over 316 days.
- In the 365 days to 14 November 2026, 137 buyer requests for Copper Cathode Sheets on Freshdi met 283 active listings, 2.1 listings per request globally.
Who exactly is selling?
The verified Copper Cathode Sheets suppliers buyers actually reach on Freshdi, ranked by the inquiries they received in the last 30 days and how reliably they answered them.
No Copper Cathode Sheets suppliers currently meet the ranking criteria below.
Verified suppliers first, then by buyer inquiries received in the last 30 days, then by response rate. No supplier pays for placement in this list.
Certifications shown are the two or three most relevant per supplier — the full set is on each supplier's profile.
- Freshdi counts 0 of its 88 Copper Cathode Sheets suppliers as Level 2+ verified with a response rate of 70% or more, as of 14 November 2026.
How stable is this supply base?
Three separate questions, answered in order: is the product fresh, is the market busy, and can the sellers be trusted.
Is there much new product?
Copper Cathode Sheets had 46 new listings in the last 30 days, more than double the 20 from the previous month. Compare the listing date when evaluating offers to ensure the price or specs are up to date.
Is the market busy?
21 of the 88 suppliers joined in the last 12 months, a mix of long-standing and new suppliers. The pool includes both sellers with a long history and those who are just beginning to list. This gives buyers more names to consider, but the newer ones have less track record to assess. Review each supplier's listing history before reaching out to a new seller.
2730.7% of 88
1011.4% of 88
2022.7% of 88
Can these suppliers be trusted?
83 of 88 suppliers are verified, at least three in four, enough to contact several verified suppliers at once. 33 of 88 list a certificate, and FDA_REGISTRATION is held by 4 of them, or 12.1% of those with a certificate. For a shipment requiring FDA compliance, filter for suppliers with FDA_REGISTRATION before contacting.
- Freshdi refreshed 88 of 283 Copper Cathode Sheets supply listings (31.1%) within 90 days to 14 November 2026, and 46 (16.3%) within 30 days.
- In the 12 months to 14 November 2026, 77 of 88 Copper Cathode Sheets suppliers on Freshdi (87.5%) were active, with 27 (30.7%) active within the last month, and 21 new suppliers registered.
- As of 14 November 2026, 94.3% of Copper Cathode Sheets suppliers on Freshdi are verified.
- Across 33 certified Copper Cathode Sheets supplier profiles on Freshdi, 12.1% hold FDA_REGISTRATION, 12.1% hold CERTIFICATE_OF_ORIGIN, 9.1% hold SGS, 9.1% hold HALAL, and 9.1% hold TIN; one profile can hold several certificates.
What are the selling conditions, and where do the two sides disagree?
Part A reads the supply side on its own terms — price, trade term, MOQ, origin. Part B puts buyer demand next to it and measures the gaps in percentage points.
Default settings of a typical Copper Cathode Sheets offer — how it ships, what it costs, the smallest quantity accepted and where it comes from. Each figure is drawn from every quote in the last 365 days, not from one seller.
CIF78.9%
CIF is the leading trade term for Copper Cathode Sheets supply on Freshdi at 78.9%, followed by FOB at 15.6% and FCA at 5.5%, as of 14 November 2026.
1625–5102
USD/MT FOBCopper Cathode Sheets supply on Freshdi typically lists between USD 1,625 and 5,102 per metric ton on a FOB basis, median USD 2,123 across 151 listings, as of 14 November 2026.
5MT median
The typical minimum order quantity for Copper Cathode Sheets on Freshdi is 5 MT, with most listings between 2 and 25 MT, as of 14 November 2026.
31countries
As of 14 November 2026, the leading Copper Cathode Sheets supply origins on Freshdi are Tanzania (13.6%), Kenya (10.2%) and Thailand (9.1%).
Copper Cathode Sheets listings show a typical price range of USD 1,625 - 5,102 per metric ton on an FOB basis, with the median price landing at USD 2,123 per metric ton. The typical minimum order quantity for Copper Cathode Sheets is 5 MT, with most listings falling within the range of 2 to 25 MT, offering buyers a broad spectrum of order sizes. Copper Cathode Sheets suppliers predominantly offer CIF at 78.9% of listings, with FOB making up 15.6% — indicating that freight and insurance are typically arranged by the supplier to the destination port. For Copper Cathode Sheets, the most common payment term is T/T at 56%, followed by L/C at 20%, showing a strong preference for bank transfers among suppliers.
| Market | Demand | Supply | Offers/req |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global | 143 requests | 82 products | 0.6 |
| India | 27 requests | 82 products | 3.0 |
| Middle East & North Africa | 20 requests | 82 products | 4.1 |
| USMCA | 14 requests | 82 products | 5.9 |
| United Arab Emirates | 13 requests | 82 products | 6.3 |
Worldwide, 82 listings meet 143 buyer requests - 0.6 listings per request, so buyers compete for the listings on offer. India sends 27 of those requests (18.9%), and there the same 82 listings make 3 listings per request. With fewer listings than requests, suppliers can be selective about which requests they answer.
EXW is the clearest mismatch: 7.9% of buyer requests ask for it, yet no current listing offers it (104 supply vs 171 demand observations). CIF runs the other way - 78.9% of listings against 57.6% of requests. A supplier able to quote EXW faces no competition on that term today.
L/C is the widest payment gap: more than half of buyer requests (62.9%) ask for it, but only 20% of listings accept it (137 supply vs 146 demand observations). T/T runs the other way - 56% of listings against 21.7% of requests. Suppliers that accept L/C stand out to these buyers.
Buyers ask for Congo, The Democratic Republic of the in 6 requests against only 1 listing (6 requests per listing) - an opening for suppliers from that origin; Tanzania's 31 listings against 6 requests already give buyers choice; Zambia has 5 requests with no listings yet - an opening for Zambian suppliers.
- Buyers price Copper Cathode Sheets at a USD 5,000 median across 8 buyer prices on Freshdi, above the USD 2,123.4 supply median across 151 listings, as of 14 November 2026.
- For Copper Cathode Sheets on Freshdi, EXW is the widest trade term gap - 7.9% of buyer requests against 0% of listings - while CIF runs the other way at 78.9% of listings against 57.6% of requests, as of 14 November 2026.
- For Copper Cathode Sheets on Freshdi, L/C is the widest payment term gap - 62.9% of buyer requests against 20% of listings - while T/T runs the other way at 56% of listings against 21.7% of requests, as of 14 November 2026.
- Freshdi had 82 Copper Cathode Sheets listings against 143 buyer requests (0.6 listings per request), and buyers in India posted 27 of them (3 listings per request), in the 90 days to 14 November 2026.
- Copper Cathode Sheets buyer requests on Freshdi asked for Tanzania 6 times against 31 listings, Congo, The Democratic Republic of the 6 times against 1 listings and Zambia 5 times with no listings, in the 90 days to 14 November 2026.
- India (27), the United Arab Emirates (13) and the United States (8) sent the most of the 143 Copper Cathode Sheets buyer requests on Freshdi with a known buyer country, in the 90 days to 14 November 2026.
What do I do now?
Act on the numbers above — post request, or browse every listing.
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283 listings from 88 sellers, filterable by type, MOQ, trade term and certification.
Copper Cathode Sheets on Freshdi have a median price of USD 2,123 per metric ton, FOB, based on 151 current listings. The price range spans from USD 1,625 to USD 5,102, indicating significant variation that buyers must evaluate based on quality, purity, and origin, as the spread reflects both market volatility and supplier-specific conditions.
The typical minimum order quantity for Copper Cathode Sheets is 5.0 MT, with listings ranging from 2.0 to 25.0 MT. This range allows flexibility for both small-scale and large-volume buyers, though most suppliers maintain a baseline of 5.0 MT, which should be confirmed when initiating a purchase request.
CIF is the most commonly used trade term for Copper Cathode Sheets, adopted by 78.9% of suppliers on Freshdi. This term is frequently requested by buyers, suggesting strong alignment between demand and supply, though buyers should still verify the exact term to ensure it matches their logistics and cost expectations.
T/T is the most frequently used payment term for Copper Cathode Sheets, selected by 56% of suppliers on Freshdi. It is the standard expectation in buyer requests, but buyers should confirm the specific terms with each supplier, as alternative terms like L/C are less common and may require additional negotiation.
94.3% of the 88 Copper Cathode Sheets suppliers on Freshdi are verified, with 83 verified accounts and 33 listing a certificate. FDA registration is the top certification held by 4 suppliers, providing a strong signal of compliance and quality control, which enhances buyer confidence in sourcing decisions.
Post a buying request detailing your required grade, quantity, and destination, or browse the live Copper Cathode Sheets listings directly on Freshdi. Contacting a verified supplier from either path allows you to compare quotes, confirm availability, and negotiate terms before finalizing any order.
Methodology
How the numbers on this page are produced, and what they do not cover.
Every figure comes from Copper Cathode Sheets listings, supplier quotes and buyer requests posted on Freshdi in the 365 days to 12 November 2026 - 283 active listings, 135 buyer requests, 82 source documents, and 586 supply observations from the last 90 days. External export benchmarks are cited separately and never mixed into Freshdi figures.
Price and MOQ ranges are the interquartile range - the middle half of quotes, a quarter below and a quarter above - with the median reported alongside. A Copper Cathode Sheets type is priced only once it holds at least 5% of supply price quotes and 3 priced listings with a real range; below that it is not listed. Buyer prices are compared only once there are at least 5 of them.
All prices are FOB, in USD per metric ton; quotes on other Incoterms are converted to a FOB equivalent. Freshdi does not hold a CIF price series for Copper Cathode Sheets, so no landed-cost comparison is possible from this data.
Demand-versus-supply differences in trade and payment term shares are stated in percentage points, and origin rows add buyer requests per listing. Each figure carries its market scope - global - beside the number rather than in a footnote.
Product freshness counts listings created or updated. Supplier activity counts sellers by their last update. The two are different measurements and will not agree.
Freshdi reprocesses market data every hour, with one snapshot a day for trends. This page's figures, certification coverage included, refresh every 14 days on a rolling 365-day window.
About Copper Cathode Sheets
Freshdi files Copper Cathode Sheets under Metals, Minerals > Metal & Metal Products. Next to Copper Cathode Sheets, Freshdi lists Aluminum Alloy Wheels, Tin Container Components, Titanium Sheet, Stainless Steel Scrap Metal and Steel Pipe Scrap in the same group. Freshdi maps Copper Cathode Sheets to the commodity Copper Cathodes, HS code 7403. Copper Cathode Sheets drew 137 buyer requests on Freshdi in the 365 days to 14 November 2026. Looking for Copper Cathode Sheets? Post a buying request on Freshdi and compare the quotations suppliers send.
What sets a Copper Cathode Sheets quote
Before you request a Copper Cathode Sheets quote, read what the offers of this category say about MOQ and terms.
Which countries export Copper Cathode Sheets?
Tanzania has the most Copper Cathode Sheets suppliers on Freshdi (14%), followed by Kenya (10%) and Thailand (9%), as of November 2026. At least 8 countries appear among the Copper Cathode Sheets suppliers, and the top three hold just 33% of them.
| Country | Share of suppliers | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | 14% | 12 |
| Kenya | 10% | 9 |
| Thailand | 9% | 8 |
| United Kingdom | 9% | 8 |
| India | 8% | 7 |
| United States | 8% | 7 |
| Germany | 6% | 5 |
| South Africa | 6% | 5 |
Origin changes freight, lead time and import duties, so compare offers from more than one country.
Do Copper Cathode Sheets suppliers sell FOB or CIF, and how are they paid?
As of November 2026, Copper Cathodes offers on Freshdi most often state CIF (79%) and T/T (56%); Copper Cathode Sheets terms may differ.
| Term | Type | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CIF | Incoterm | 79% |
| FOB | Incoterm | 16% |
| FCA | Incoterm | 6% |
| T/T | Payment term | 56% |
| L/C | Payment term | 20% |
| D/P | Payment term | 2% |
Shares across Copper Cathodes, a reference only for Copper Cathode Sheets deals.
Which similar categories can Copper Cathode Sheets importers browse?
Copper Cathode Sheets is part of Metal & Metal Products on Freshdi, next to Copper Cathode Scrap, Steel and Copper Plate Scrap. Copper Cathode Scrap is the largest of them on Freshdi, with 142 suppliers.
| Category | Relation | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| Metal & Metal Products | Group it belongs to | 53 |
| Copper Cathode Scrap | Nearby category | 142 |
| Steel | Nearby category | 130 |
| Copper Plate Scrap | Nearby category | 120 |
| Aluminum Wire Scrap | Nearby category | 117 |
| Copper Wire Scrap | Nearby category | 117 |
| Scrap Copper Metal | Nearby category | 115 |
| Copper Scrap Metal | Nearby category | 113 |
Neighbouring categories often share suppliers and buyers, so they are worth a look.
Trade terms and how to compare quotations
A reference for every category: what the usual trade and payment terms mean, and the points to check when you compare quotations.
| Term | Type | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| EXW | Incoterm | The buyer collects the goods at the seller's premises and pays every cost from there. |
| FCA | Incoterm | The seller hands the goods, cleared for export, to the buyer's carrier at a named place. |
| FOB | Incoterm | The seller loads the goods on the vessel at the port of loading; freight is the buyer's. |
| CFR | Incoterm | The seller pays sea freight to the destination port; the risk passes once loaded. |
| CIF | Incoterm | Like CFR, and the seller also insures the goods until the destination port. |
| CPT | Incoterm | The seller pays carriage to a named place; the risk passes at the first carrier. |
| CIP | Incoterm | Like CPT, and the seller also insures the goods to the named place. |
| DAP | Incoterm | The seller delivers to a named place, ready for unloading; import duties are the buyer's. |
| DPU | Incoterm | The seller delivers and unloads the goods at a named place in the destination country. |
| DDP | Incoterm | The seller delivers to the buyer's place and pays import duties and taxes too. |
| FAS | Incoterm | The seller places the goods alongside the vessel at the port of loading. |
| T/T | Payment term | A bank transfer, often a deposit before production and the balance against documents. |
| L/C | Payment term | A letter of credit, under which the buyer's bank pays once the shipping documents match its terms. |
| D/P | Payment term | Documents against payment, where the buyer gets the shipping documents once it pays. |
| D/A | Payment term | Documents against acceptance, where the buyer gets the documents by accepting to pay later. |
| CAD | Payment term | Cash against documents, where payment is made when the shipping documents are presented. |
| Bank Transfer | Payment term | A direct transfer between bank accounts, agreed in the contract. |
| Escrow | Payment term | A third party holds the payment until the buyer confirms delivery. |
| Cash | Payment term | Payment in cash, usually only for small or local orders. |
Name the Incoterm with a place, and agree it and the payment term in writing before production starts.
| Point | What to check | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Incoterm and place | Every quotation names the same Incoterm and port or place. | Prices on FOB and on CIF differ by the freight and the insurance. |
| Specification | The grade, size or composition quoted matches the one asked for. | A lower grade can hide behind a lower price. |
| Quantity and MOQ | The price is for the quantity ordered, above the minimum order. | Unit prices change with the order size. |
| Packaging | Packing type, size and labelling are stated and the same. | Custom packing adds cost. |
| Payment term | The payment term and the deposit asked. | It moves the risk between buyer and seller. |
| Lead time | The production and shipping time to the destination. | A late shipment can cost more than a higher price. |
| Documents | The certificates and export documents included. | Missing papers can block customs. |
| Validity | How long the quoted price holds. | Quotations are often valid for a limited time only. |
Ask every counterpart to quote on the same basis: only then does the lower price win.