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Make smarter Copper Ore sourcing decisions with real market data
Tanzania (25.9%) leads Copper Ore supply, with Thailand (11.1%) and the United Kingdom (7.4%) following, among 27 suppliers across 16 countries. The typical range is USD 3,360 - 4,450 per metric ton FOB, centered at a USD 3,360 median. Buyer inquiries fell 65.9% to 14 in the last 30 days.
What is in this market?
The size and shape of Copper Ore on Freshdi before you shortlist anyone: how many sellers, how much product, how many origins, and which way demand is moving.
90supply
Freshdi lists 90 active Copper Ore supply listings as of 1 November 2026.
27companies
Freshdi has 27 active Copper Ore suppliers, 0.2% of all suppliers on the platform, as of 1 November 2026.
16origins
Freshdi Copper Ore suppliers come from 16 countries, led by Tanzania at 25.9%, as of 1 November 2026.
-65.9% over 12m
Freshdi received 14 buyer inquiries for Copper Ore in the 30 days to 1 November 2026, down 65.9% from the previous 30 days.
27 suppliers are actively offering Copper Ore, with 5 of them updating their listings in the last 30 days. That level of recent activity shows the supply is still moving, even if not at a high pace—meaning buyers can expect some fresh pricing or specs without waiting for long gaps between updates. With 14 suppliers having updated within the last 90 days, the category remains responsive, just not in a surge. 90 listings are currently live, offering a broad range of grades and specifications. This depth means buyers can find a close match for their needs without having to start from scratch or rely on custom quotes. The volume suggests suppliers treat this category as a consistent part of their operations, not a one-off offering. Suppliers come from 16 countries, with Tanzania making up 25.9% of the total. This wide geographic spread gives buyers flexibility in sourcing—whether they're looking for specific ore quality, compliance standards, or regional supply chain advantages—without being locked into one origin. It also reduces risk if one country faces disruptions. Buyer inquiries dropped 65.9% to just 14 in the last 30 days, signaling a sharp slowdown in demand. This could mean buyers are holding off on new orders, possibly due to market uncertainty or pricing adjustments. For those still planning purchases, now may be a good time to act before interest rebounds.
Freshdi recorded 35 buyer requests for Copper Ore globally in the 365 days to 1 November 2026.
- Freshdi lists 90 active Copper Ore supply listings from 27 suppliers in 16 countries, drawn from 13 source documents and 104 supply observations over the 365 days to 1 November 2026.
- Buyer inquiry volume for Copper Ore on Freshdi declined 65.9% in the 30 days to 1 November 2026 against the 30 days before, with 104.62% volatility in monthly inquiry and quotation activity over 329 days.
- Freshdi received 35 buyer requests for Copper Ore in the 365 days to 1 November 2026 against 90 active listings — 2.6 listings per request globally.
Who exactly is selling?
The verified Copper Ore 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 Ore 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.
- 0 of the 27 Copper Ore suppliers on Freshdi are Level 2+ verified with a response rate of at least 70%, as of 1 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 Ore gained 6 new listings in the last 30 days, more than the 5 the month before. New offers are arriving at a faster rate than last month, so the catalog a buyer sees today includes more recent prices or pack sizes. Compare the listing dates when evaluating similar offers to see which is closer to today’s market.
Is the market busy?
16 of the 27 suppliers joined in the last 12 months, more than half joined recently. The supplier pool includes both long-standing and new sellers, which expands the range of options available. Review each supplier’s listing history before contacting them to understand consistency.
518.5% of 27
933.3% of 27
725.9% of 27
Can these suppliers be trusted?
26 of 27 suppliers are verified, at least three in four, enough to contact several verified suppliers at once. Certificates are listed by 10 of 27 suppliers, and HALAL is the most common, held by 2 of them. For a shipment requiring HALAL certification, filter the list to include only those suppliers who hold it.
- Freshdi refreshed 22 of 90 Copper Ore supply listings (24.4%) within 90 days to 1 November 2026, and 6 (6.7%) within 30 days.
- 25 of 27 Copper Ore suppliers on Freshdi (92.6%) were active in the 12 months to 1 November 2026, with 5 (18.5%) active within the last month, and 16 suppliers registered during the year.
- 96.3% of Copper Ore suppliers on Freshdi are verified as of 1 November 2026.
- Among 10 certified Freshdi Copper Ore supplier profiles, 20.0% hold HALAL, 20.0% hold CERTIFICATE_OF_ORIGIN, 10.0% hold CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION, 10.0% hold CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION, and 10.0% hold BUSINESS LICENCE; a profile can hold more than one certificate.
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 Ore 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.
CIF51.6%
CIF is the leading trade term for Copper Ore supply on Freshdi at 51.6%, followed by FOB at 18% and EXW at 16.7%, as of 1 November 2026.
3360–4450
USD/MT FOBCopper Ore supply on Freshdi typically lists between USD 3,360 and 4,450 per metric ton on a FOB basis, median USD 3,360 across 17 listings, as of 1 November 2026.
26000MT median
The typical minimum order quantity for Copper Ore on Freshdi is 26,000 MT, with most listings between 100 and 26,000 MT, as of 1 November 2026.
16countries
Tanzania (25.9%), Thailand (11.1%) and United Kingdom (7.4%) lead Copper Ore supply origins on Freshdi, as of 1 November 2026.
Copper Ore listings show a typical price range of USD 3,360 - 4,450 per metric ton on an FOB basis, with the median price landing at USD 3,360. The typical minimum order quantity for Copper Ore is 26,000 MT, with most listings falling within the range of 100 to 26,000 MT, indicating a wide spectrum of order sizes available to buyers. Copper Ore suppliers predominantly offer CIF at 51.6%, with FOB accounting for 18% of listings — suggesting that freight and insurance are typically arranged by the seller to the destination port. For Copper Ore, the majority of suppliers use L/C at 34%, with T/T at 16.4%, reflecting a preference for letter of credit as a payment method in this category.
| Market | Demand | Supply | Offers/req |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global | 16 requests | 13 products | 0.8 |
| China | 5 requests | 13 products | 2.6 |
| United States | 3 requests | 13 products | 4.3 |
| Mongolia | 2 requests | 13 products | 6.5 |
| Taiwan | 2 requests | 13 products | 6.5 |
Worldwide, 13 listings meet 16 buyer requests - 0.8 listings per request, so buyers compete for the listings on offer. China sends 5 of those requests (31.2%), and there the same 13 listings make 2.6 listings per request. With fewer listings than requests, suppliers can be selective about which requests they answer.
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- Freshdi had 13 Copper Ore listings against 16 buyer requests (0.8 listings per request), and buyers in China posted 5 of them (2.6 listings per request), in the 90 days to 1 November 2026.
- China (5), the United States (3) and Mongolia (2) sent the most of the 16 Copper Ore buyer requests on Freshdi with a known buyer country, in the 90 days to 1 November 2026.
What do I do now?
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90 listings from 27 sellers, filterable by type, MOQ, trade term and certification.
Copper Ore listings on Freshdi have a median price of USD 3,360 per metric ton, FOB, based on 17 current listings. The price range spans from USD 3,360 to USD 4,450, with the median at the lower end, indicating that most suppliers are pricing near the minimum. Buyers should note that the price consistency suggests that quality, origin, or processing details may influence the final quote beyond just the base rate.
The typical minimum order quantity for Copper Ore is 26,000 MT, with the lowest listed at 100 MT and the highest at 26,000 MT. This range shows that while most suppliers require large volumes, there are still small-volume options available for buyers with specific needs. A buyer should verify whether the lower end of the range is feasible for their operational scale or if they must commit to the typical large order.
CIF is the most commonly used trade term for Copper Ore, appearing in 51.6% of supplier listings on Freshdi. This means buyers often see pricing that includes freight and insurance to the destination port. However, buyers should confirm the exact term with each supplier, as some may offer FOB or other terms, especially for long-distance or high-risk shipments.
L/C is the preferred payment term for Copper Ore suppliers, used by 34% of listings on Freshdi. This term offers security for both parties, especially in international transactions where payment risk is high. Buyers should expect to negotiate L/C terms, but must clarify the type, validity period, and required documents before finalizing any purchase agreement.
Post a buying request detailing your required volume, destination, and quality specifications, or browse the live Copper Ore listings directly on Freshdi right now. Contacting a verified supplier from either path allows you to compare quotes, confirm availability, and negotiate terms before committing to any single order.
Methodology
How the numbers on this page are produced, and what they do not cover.
Every figure comes from Copper Ore listings, supplier quotes and buyer requests posted on Freshdi in the 365 days to 25 October 2026 - 90 active listings, 28 buyer requests, 13 source documents, and 104 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 Ore 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 Ore, so no landed-cost comparison is possible from this data.
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.