What is the industrial significance of Copper Millberry scrap?

Millberry scrap consists of clean, uncoated copper wire with a purity of 99.9%, making it a near-perfect substitute for primary copper in smelting. BigMint tracks Millberry rates across Delhi and Mumbai, helping manufacturers calculate the cost advantage of using premium scrap over cathodes.

How do Brass Honey scrap prices fluctuate in the Indian market?

Brass Honey prices are determined by the content of Copper (typically 60-65%) and Zinc, alongside domestic demand in the Jamnagar cluster. BigMint provides daily assessments for Brass Honey in Jamnagar and Mumbai, ensuring traders can monitor the impact of both copper and zinc price shifts on brass alloys.

What is the difference between Primary and Secondary CC Wire Rods?

Primary CC rods are made from 99.99% pure cathodes, while Secondary rods are manufactured from recycled copper scrap, resulting in slightly different conductivity profiles. BigMint provides daily price updates for both 8mm Primary and Secondary CCR in Delhi, allowing electrical cable manufacturers to optimize their feedstock costs.

Why is Copper Armature scrap priced differently than bare wire?

Armature scrap contains motor windings with insulation or varnish, leading to a higher melting loss compared to clean wire. BigMint monitors Armature scrap prices in the Delhi and Mumbai bazaars, providing transparent yield-adjusted pricing for secondary refiners.

How does imported Birch Cliff scrap impact domestic supply?

Birch Cliff consists of mixed heavy copper solids and serves as a vital raw material for Indian smelters when domestic scrap collection is low. BigMint tracks CFR Mundra offers for Birch Cliff from the Middle East, allowing importers to compare international availability with local spot rates.

What are the common applications for Copper DHP Pipes?

Copper DHP (Deoxidized High Phosphorus) pipes are widely used in HVAC and plumbing due to their excellent welding properties and corrosion resistance. BigMint offers weekly price assessments for DHP Hard and Soft pipes in Mumbai, supporting project cost estimation for the construction and cooling industries.

How do LME and MCX movements influence Indian copper scrap rates?

Domestic scrap prices generally track the London Metal Exchange (LME) and Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) trends, adjusted for local premiums and currency factors. BigMint’s real-time dashboard correlates global futures with local Mandi sentiments to provide a comprehensive daily price outlook.

What is Copper Motor scrap and how is its value determined?

Copper Motor scrap consists of electric motors where the copper content is typically around 8-10% of the total weight. BigMint tracks CFR Mundra rates for US-origin motor scrap, providing essential data for large-scale recyclers who utilize automated shredding for metal recovery.

Copper Prices – Live Market Rates & LME Updates


India
IND	Copper Motor Scrap, CFR Mundra, USIMP 08, May 2026 16:55 IST \| Daily	Cu 8-10%	USD	tax	Delivery within 4-6 Weeks	NA
IND	Copper Brass Honey Scrap, CFR Mundra, EuropeIMP 07, May 2026 16:57 IST \| Weekly	7% Attachment	USD	tax	4-6 weeks	NA
IND	Brass Honey Scrap, Exw-Jamnagar, IndiaDOM 08, May 2026 16:53 IST \| Daily	Loose, 60-65% Cu, 30-35% Zn	INR	tax	Within 7 Days	NA
IND	Copper DHP Hard Pipe, Exw-Mumbai, IndiaDOM 07, May 2026 17:27 IST \| Weekly	15-40 mm OD	INR	tax	Immediate	NA
China
CHN	Copper Cathode 1#, Exw Jiangxi, ChinaDOM 08, May 2026 12:00 IST \| Daily	Cu 99.95%	RMB	tax	Within 7 Days	NA
India
IND	Copper DHP Soft Pipe, Exw-Mumbai, IndiaDOM 07, May 2026 17:27 IST \| Weekly	6-20mm OD	INR	tax	Immediate	NA
IND	Copper Birch Cliff Scrap, Middle East, CFR MundraIMP 03, Mar 2026 16:47 IST \| Daily	Bundles	USD	tax	7-10 Days	NA
IND	Copper Millberry Scrap, CFR Nhava Sheva, Middle EastIMP 26, Feb 2026 16:52 IST \| Weekly	Bundles, 99.9%	USD	tax	Within 2 weeks	NA
IND	Brass Honey Scrap, CFR Mundra, Middle EastIMP 03, Mar 2026 16:47 IST \| Daily	4% attachment	USD	tax	Delivery within 4-6 Weeks	NA
IND	Copper Cathodes, Exw-Ahmedabad, IndiaDOM 07, May 2026 16:54 IST \| Weekly	Flat, rectangular, LME Grade A, IS 191	INR	tax	Within 7 days	NA
IND	Copper Cathodes, Exw-Mumbai, IndiaDOM 07, May 2026 16:54 IST \| Weekly	Flat, rectangular, LME Grade A, IS 191	INR	tax	Within 7 days	NA
IND	Copper Armature Scrap, Exy-Delhi, IndiaDOM 08, May 2026 16:53 IST \| Daily	Cu 99%	INR	tax	Within 7 Days	NA
IND	Copper Secondary CC Wire Rods (CCR), Exw-Delhi, IndiaDOM 08, May 2026 16:53 IST \| Daily	8 mm, Cu 99% min	INR	tax	Within 7 Days	NA
IND	Copper Primary CC Wire Rods (CCR), Exw-Delhi, IndiaDOM 08, May 2026 16:53 IST \| Daily	8 mm, Cu 99.99%	INR	tax	Within 7 Days	NA
IND	Brass Honey Scrap, BME, Exy-Mumbai, IndiaDOM 08, May 2026 17:44 IST \| Daily	Cu 63% Zn 33%	INR	tax	Within 7 Days	NA
IND	Copper Armature Scrap, BME, Exy-Mumbai, IndiaDOM 08, May 2026 17:44 IST \| Daily	Cu - 98%	INR	tax	Within 7 Days	NA
IND	Copper Primary CC Wire Rods (CCR), BME, Exy-Mumbai, IndiaDOM 08, May 2026 17:44 IST \| Daily	8 mm, Cu 99.99%	INR	tax	Within 7 Days	NA

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CY 2014	15
CY 2015	25
CY 2016	30
CY 2017	19
CY 2018	18
CY 2019 (till APR)	15

Iron Ore	Import level
CY 2014	15
CY 2015	25
CY 2016	30
CY 2017	19
CY 2018	18
CY 2019 (till APR)	15

Iron Ore	Production level
CY 2014	15
CY 2015	25
CY 2016	30
CY 2017	19
CY 2018	18
CY 2019 (till APR)	15

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CY 2014	15
CY 2015	25
CY 2016	30
CY 2017	19
CY 2018	18
CY 2019 (till APR)	15

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Export - Iron Ore | India

Iron Ore	Export level
CY 2014	15
CY 2015	25
CY 2016	30
CY 2017	19
CY 2018	18
CY 2019 (till APR)	15

Import - Iron Ore | India

Iron Ore	Import level
CY 2014	15
CY 2015	25
CY 2016	30
CY 2017	19
CY 2018	18
CY 2019 (till APR)	15

Import - Iron Ore | India

Iron Ore	Production level
CY 2014	15
CY 2015	25
CY 2016	30
CY 2017	19
CY 2018	18
CY 2019 (till APR)	15

Export - Iron Ore | India

Iron Ore	Consumption level
CY 2014	15
CY 2015	25
CY 2016	30
CY 2017	19
CY 2018	18
CY 2019 (till APR)	15

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Export - Iron Ore | India

Iron Ore	Export level
CY 2014	15
CY 2015	25
CY 2016	30
CY 2017	19
CY 2018	18
CY 2019 (till APR)	15

Export - Iron Ore | India

Iron Ore	Import level
CY 2014	15
CY 2015	25
CY 2016	30
CY 2017	19
CY 2018	18
CY 2019 (till APR)	15