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Tanzania (17.1%) and Kenya (12.6%) lead the 111 Scrap Copper suppliers, with the United States at 12.6%, across 27 countries, so sourcing options are concentrated in a few key regions. The typical range is USD 3,000 - 5,000 per metric ton FOB, centered at a USD 4,726 median. Buyer inquiries fell 25% to 3 in the last 30 days. Buyers request CIF more often than suppliers offer it — a 13.4 percentage point gap — so a CIF quote must be explicitly asked for.
What is in this market?
The size and shape of Scrap Copper on Freshdi before you shortlist anyone: how many sellers, how much product, how many origins, and which way demand is moving.
996supply
Freshdi lists 996 active Scrap Copper supply listings as of 1 November 2026.
111companies
Freshdi has 111 active Scrap Copper suppliers, 0.8% of all suppliers on the platform, as of 1 November 2026.
27origins
Freshdi Scrap Copper suppliers come from 27 countries, led by Tanzania at 17.1%, as of 1 November 2026.
-25% over 12m
Freshdi received 3 buyer inquiries for Scrap Copper in the 30 days to 1 November 2026, down 25% from the previous 30 days.
111 suppliers are actively offering Scrap Copper, with 23 of them updating their listings in the last 30 days and 40 over the past 90. This level of activity shows that suppliers are consistently maintaining their presence, which means buyers can expect reliable, up-to-date information on pricing and availability—reducing the risk of outdated or inconsistent quotes. 996 listings are currently active, covering a wide range of grades, weights, and conditions. With such depth, buyers can quickly find a match that fits their specific requirements without needing to start from scratch or rely on custom requests. Suppliers come from 27 countries, with Tanzania accounting for 17.1% of the total. This broad geographic spread gives buyers flexibility in sourcing—whether they're looking for cost advantages, specific regional quality standards, or diversification to reduce supply chain risk. Only 3 buyer inquiries came in over the last 30 days, a 25% drop from the previous period. While this suggests reduced immediate demand, it may also mean suppliers are more available to respond to inquiries, as fewer buyers are competing for the same inventory.
Freshdi recorded 253 buyer requests for Scrap Copper globally in the 365 days to 1 November 2026.
- Freshdi lists 996 active Scrap Copper supply listings from 111 suppliers in 27 countries, drawn from 674 source documents and 6,033 supply observations over the 365 days to 1 November 2026.
- Buyer inquiry volume for Scrap Copper on Freshdi declined 25% in the 30 days to 1 November 2026 against the 30 days before, with 61.69% volatility in monthly inquiry and quotation activity over 210 days.
- Freshdi received 253 buyer requests for Scrap Copper in the 365 days to 1 November 2026 against 996 active listings — 3.9 listings per request globally.
Who exactly is selling?
The verified Scrap Copper suppliers buyers actually reach on Freshdi, ranked by the inquiries they received in the last 30 days and how reliably they answered them.
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.
- The most-contacted verified Scrap Copper supplier on Freshdi received 0 buyer inquiries in the 30 days to 1 November 2026 and replied to 72% of them.
- 1 of the 111 Scrap Copper 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?
Scrap Copper gained 52 new listings in the last 30 days, more than the 33 the month before. The catalog is updating faster than last month, so a buyer sees a mix of recent and older offers. Compare the listing date when evaluating similar offers to spot the most up-to-date ones.
Is the market busy?
4 of the 111 suppliers joined in the last 12 months, mostly long-standing suppliers. The group is dominated by sellers with a long history of listings, which makes it easier to assess consistency in availability and pricing. The small number of new entries means most buyers will be familiar with the existing suppliers. Review each supplier's listing history before contacting them.
2320.7% of 111
1715.3% of 111
3127.9% of 111
Can these suppliers be trusted?
108 of 111 suppliers are verified, at least three in four, so a buyer can reach out to several verified sellers at once. Replies typically come within the hour, which allows a buyer to get quick answers and move through the sourcing process faster. 47 of 111 list a certificate, and FDA_REGISTRATION is held by 5 of them. For a shipment requiring FDA compliance, filter for suppliers with FDA_REGISTRATION before reaching out.
- Freshdi refreshed 177 of 996 Scrap Copper supply listings (17.8%) within 90 days to 1 November 2026, and 52 (5.2%) within 30 days.
- 103 of 111 Scrap Copper suppliers on Freshdi (92.8%) were active in the 12 months to 1 November 2026, with 23 (20.7%) active within the last month, and 4 suppliers registered during the year.
- 97.3% of Scrap Copper suppliers on Freshdi are verified and the median first response to a Scrap Copper inquiry is 30 minutes as of 1 November 2026.
- Among 47 certified Freshdi Scrap Copper supplier profiles, 10.6% hold SGS, 10.6% hold FDA_REGISTRATION, 10.6% hold CERTIFICATE_OF_ORIGIN, 8.5% hold HALAL, and 6.4% hold HACCP; 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 Scrap Copper 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.
CIF45.0%
CIF is the leading trade term for Scrap Copper supply on Freshdi at 45%, followed by FOB at 21.7% and CFR at 13.2%, as of 1 November 2026.
3000–5000
USD/MT FOBScrap Copper supply on Freshdi typically lists between USD 3,000 and 5,000 per metric ton on a FOB basis, median USD 4,726 across 1,021 listings, as of 1 November 2026.
20MT median
The typical minimum order quantity for Scrap Copper on Freshdi is 20 MT, with most listings between 10 and 20 MT, as of 1 November 2026.
27countries
Tanzania (17.1%), Kenya (12.6%) and United States (12.6%) lead Scrap Copper supply origins on Freshdi, as of 1 November 2026.
Scrap Copper listings show a typical price range of USD 3,000 - 5,000 per metric ton on an FOB basis, with the median landing at USD 4,726. The typical minimum order quantity for Scrap Copper is 20 MT, with most listings falling within the common range of 10 - 20 MT. Scrap Copper suppliers offer CIF at 45% and FOB at 21.7%, with CIF the leading trade term among listings. For Scrap Copper, payment is primarily made via T/T at 35.8% and MoneyGram at 14.5%, indicating a preference for digital transfer methods.
| Market | Demand | Supply | Offers/req |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global | 376 requests | 674 products | 1.8 |
| India | 133 requests | 674 products | 5.1 |
| European Union | 33 requests | 674 products | 20.4 |
| ASEAN | 31 requests | 674 products | 21.7 |
| Middle East & North Africa | 31 requests | 674 products | 21.7 |
Worldwide, 674 listings meet 376 buyer requests - 1.8 listings per request, so buyers have choice and suppliers compete. India sends 133 of those requests (35.4%), and there the same 674 listings make 5.1 listings per request. With more listings than requests, a supplier needs a sharp price or terms to win each request. Quote the global or India figure to match your market - the two are not interchangeable.
CIF leads the gap: more than half of buyer requests (58.4%) ask for it against 45% of listings (393 demand vs 1535 supply observations). EXW runs the other way - 12.8% of listings vs 2.1% of buyer requests. A supplier able to quote CIF stands out.
L/C is the widest payment gap: 41.5% of buyer requests ask for it, but only 12.8% of listings accept it (383 demand vs 1916 supply observations). Most listings still expect T/T (35.8%). Suppliers that accept L/C stand out to these buyers.
Buyers ask for German origin in 17 requests against 268 listings (0.06 requests per listing), US origin in 15 requests against 61 listings (0.25), and Tanzania in 12 requests against 133 listings (0.09) - all origins have more listings than requests, so buyers have choice.
- Buyers price Scrap Copper at a USD 3,500 median across 9 buyer prices on Freshdi, below the USD 4,725.6 supply median across 1,021 listings, as of 1 November 2026.
- For Scrap Copper on Freshdi, CIF is the widest trade term gap - 58.4% of buyer requests against 45% of listings - while EXW runs the other way at 12.8% of listings against 2.1% of requests, as of 1 November 2026.
- For Scrap Copper on Freshdi, L/C is the widest payment term gap - 41.5% of buyer requests against 12.8% of listings - while MoneyGram runs the other way at 14.5% of listings against 2.6% of requests, as of 1 November 2026.
- Freshdi had 674 Scrap Copper listings against 376 buyer requests (1.8 listings per request), and buyers in India posted 133 of them (5.1 listings per request), in the 365 days to 1 November 2026.
- Scrap Copper buyer requests on Freshdi asked for Germany 17 times against 268 listings, the United States 15 times against 61 listings and Tanzania 12 times against 133 listings, in the 365 days to 1 November 2026.
- India (133), the United Arab Emirates (26) and the United States (20) sent the most of the 376 Scrap Copper buyer requests on Freshdi with a known buyer country, in the 365 days to 1 November 2026.
What do I do now?
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996 listings from 111 sellers, filterable by type, MOQ, trade term and certification.
Scrap Copper prices on Freshdi range from USD 3,000 to USD 5,000 per metric ton, FOB, with a median of USD 4,726 based on 1,021 current listings. The wide spread indicates significant variation by quality, origin, and market conditions, so buyers must assess each listing's specific attributes rather than relying on a single average price point.
The typical minimum order quantity for Scrap Copper is 20 MT, with the lowest recorded at 10 MT and the highest at 20 MT. This tight range suggests most suppliers require a consistent volume, making it difficult for small-volume buyers to find viable options without negotiating special terms or blending with other orders.
Scrap Copper listings show a 35% price spread and notable term mismatches. For trade terms, CIF is in demand by 58.4% but only offered by 45%, creating a 13.4-point gap. Payment terms also show a 28.7-point gap between L/C demand and supply, with T/T having a minor surplus, and other terms like PayPal and MoneyGram underrepresented in supplier offers.
97.3% of the 111 Scrap Copper suppliers on Freshdi are verified, with 108 confirmed through platform checks. Additionally, 47 suppliers list a certificate, with FDA_REGISTRATION being the most common at 5 suppliers, providing strong assurance of compliance and quality standards for buyers evaluating reliability.
Post a buying request specifying the grade, quantity, and destination you need, or browse the live Scrap Copper listings directly on Freshdi right now. Contacting a verified supplier from either path lets you 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 Scrap Copper listings, supplier quotes and buyer requests posted on Freshdi in the 365 days to 27 October 2026 - 996 active listings, 208 buyer requests, 674 source documents, and 6,033 supply observations from the same 365-day window. 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 Scrap Copper 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 Scrap Copper, 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.