Freshdi Market Insight
Copper Tube market data to source with confidence
Copper Tube supply is limited to 3 suppliers across 3 countries, with Germany, South Africa and Tanzania each holding 33.3% of the market, so sourcing options are tightly concentrated. The typical range is USD 4,704 - 5,202 per metric ton FOB, centered at a USD 4,903 median.
About Copper Tube
Copper Tube is part of Metals, Minerals > Metal & Metal Products on Freshdi. Next to Copper Tube, Freshdi lists Manganese Steel Scrap, Bronze Tubes, Copper Scrap Metal, Iron Tray and Ferrous Steel Scrap in the same group. Freshdi maps Copper Tube to the commodity Copper Tubes, HS code 7411. Copper Tube drew 2 buyer requests on Freshdi in the 365 days to 16 November 2026. Post a buying request for Copper Tube on Freshdi and suppliers can send you quotations.
What is in this market?
The size and shape of Copper Tube on Freshdi before you shortlist anyone: how many sellers, how much product, how many origins, and which way demand is moving.
21supply
21 Copper Tube supply listings are active on Freshdi as of 16 November 2026.
3companies
Freshdi has 3 active Copper Tube suppliers, 0.0% of all suppliers on the platform, as of 16 November 2026.
3origins
Freshdi Copper Tube suppliers come from 3 countries, led by Germany at 33.3%, as of 16 November 2026.
Only 3 suppliers are currently active in the Copper Tube category, and just one of them updated a listing in the last 30 days. This means the supply is stable but not dynamic—buyers should expect slower refreshes and more direct engagement, as there’s little room for automated or routine updates. 21 listings are currently live, offering a range of sizes and specifications. While not vast, this number still provides a solid starting point for buyers to find a close match without needing to start from scratch or request custom quotes. Suppliers are spread across three countries, with Germany accounting for 33.3%. This modest geographic diversity means buyers have a few options, but Germany remains the most represented—ideal for those prioritizing quality or technical specs commonly found in German-manufactured copper products.
Buyers posted 2 requests for Copper Tube globally on Freshdi in the 365 days to 16 November 2026.
Who exactly is selling?
The verified Copper Tube 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 Tube 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.
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 Tube saw 10 new listings in the last 30 days, up from none the month before. Offers are now appearing for the first time in a month, so the current catalog includes fresh supply options that weren’t available previously. Compare the listing dates when evaluating offers to ensure the most recent ones are considered.
Is the market busy?
1 of the 3 suppliers joined in the last 12 months, a large share of newcomers. The group includes both long-standing and a single new seller, which expands the pool of potential sources but introduces variability in experience and consistency. The new supplier has less history to evaluate, so buyers should verify their track record before engaging. Review each supplier’s listing history before reaching out.
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Can these suppliers be trusted?
3 of 3 suppliers are verified, enough to contact several verified suppliers at once, and replies typically come within the day. A buyer can initiate multiple inquiries and get responses in a single day, which keeps the sourcing process efficient. All suppliers list a certificate, so compliance is confirmed across the board.
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 Tube 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.
CIF100.0%
CIF is the leading trade term for Copper Tube supply on Freshdi at 100%, as of 16 November 2026.
4704–5202
USD/MT FOBTypical Copper Tube supply prices on Freshdi run from USD 4,704 to 5,202 per metric ton on a FOB basis, median USD 4,903 across 20 listings, as of 16 November 2026.
5MT median
The typical minimum order quantity for Copper Tube on Freshdi is 5 MT, with most listings between 5 and 25 MT, as of 16 November 2026.
3countries
Germany (33.3%), South Africa (33.3%) and Tanzania (33.3%) lead Copper Tube supply origins on Freshdi, as of 16 November 2026.
Copper Tube listings on Freshdi show a typical price range of USD 4,704 - 5,202 per metric ton on an FOB basis, with the median price landing at USD 4,903 per metric ton. The typical minimum order quantity for Copper Tube is 5 MT, with most listings falling within the range of 5 to 25 MT, offering buyers a consistent base order size with room for variation. All suppliers offering Copper Tube use CIF as the trade term, at 100% of listings, meaning freight and insurance are arranged and paid for by the seller to the destination port. For Copper Tube, suppliers commonly use MoneyGram at 22.4% and other payment terms at 22.4%, indicating a split between digital transfer and alternative methods for transaction settlement.
Buying Copper Tube factory direct: what to know
Before you contact Copper Tube manufacturers, read what their offers state.
What is the price of Copper Tube per unit?
Suppliers in Copper Tubes on Freshdi usually quote $4,704–$5,202/ton FOB (November 2026 data); Copper Tube offers may differ.
| Product type | Price range | MOQ | Trade term |
|---|---|---|---|
| All offers | $4,704–$5,202/ton | 5–25 tons | FOB |
These figures are for Copper Tubes, not for Copper Tube alone, so confirm prices with the suppliers you contact.
Do Copper Tube suppliers sell FOB or CIF, and how are they paid?
Across Copper Tubes on Freshdi, the most common terms are CIF (100%) and T/T (10%), a reference for Copper Tube as of November 2026.
| Term | Type | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CIF | Incoterm | 100% |
| T/T | Payment term | 10% |
These shares are for Copper Tubes, not for Copper Tube alone, so confirm the terms with each counterpart.
Where does Copper Tube sit in the product catalogue?
On Freshdi, Copper Tube belongs to Metal & Metal Products; related categories include Copper Cathode Scrap, Steel and Copper Wire Scrap. Of these, Copper Cathode Scrap has the most suppliers on Freshdi, with 142.
| Category | Relation | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| Metal & Metal Products | Broader category | 53 |
| Copper Cathode Scrap | Nearby category | 142 |
| Steel | Nearby category | 132 |
| Copper Wire Scrap | Nearby category | 117 |
| Scrap Copper Metal | Nearby category | 115 |
| Copper Scrap Metal | Nearby category | 113 |
| Aluminum Wire Scrap | Nearby category | 112 |
| Copper Plate Scrap | Nearby category | 112 |
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.