Commodity Prices

    Live data
    12 May 2026, 04:45 AM

    LME Base Metals

    Aluminium

    3,552$/t
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    Copper

    14,375$/t
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    Zinc

    3,480$/t
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    Nickel

    19,243$/t
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    Lead

    1,975$/t
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    Why Commodity Prices Matter

    Raw materials — aluminium, copper, and CRGO silicon steel — make up 60–70% of a transformer's cost. Monitoring these prices helps procurement teams time purchases, negotiate better contracts, and plan budgets across international markets.