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Metal prices for buyers, fabricators and builders
Monthly prices and news for copper, aluminum, steel, stainless and the materials that go into data centers and buildings.
- Global prices through
- September 2026
- U.S. producer prices through
- September 2026
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01Global metal prices
Monthly average benchmark prices in U.S. dollars per metric ton, from the International Monetary Fund's Primary Commodity Prices. Copper, aluminum, nickel, zinc, tin and lead follow the London Metal Exchange cash price. Iron ore is the price of ore delivered to China. Divide by 2,204.6 for a price per pound.
| Series | Latest | 1 mo | 12 mo | Since Jan 2019 | 36-mo range | 36 months | FRED |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper$ per metric ton, $6.56 per lb | $14,473Sep 2026 | +1.0% | +44.8% | +143.7% | PCOPPUSDM | ||
| Aluminum$ per metric ton, $1.49 per lb | $3,283Sep 2026 | +1.0% | +23.7% | +77.1% | PALUMUSDM | ||
| Nickel$ per metric ton, $7.40 per lb. Nickel drives the alloy surcharge on 300-series stainless. | $16,324Sep 2026 | −2.5% | +8.1% | +41.7% | PNICKUSDM | ||
| Zinc$ per metric ton, $1.82 per lb. Zinc goes into galvanized steel. | $4,021Sep 2026 | +3.5% | +36.9% | +56.5% | PZINCUSDM | ||
| Tin$ per metric ton, $24.36 per lb. Tin goes into the solder on circuit boards. | $53,712Sep 2026 | −3.0% | +55.6% | +162.5% | PTINUSDM | ||
| Lead$ per metric ton, $0.85 per lb. Lead goes into backup batteries. | $1,873Sep 2026 | +0.9% | −4.2% | −6.2% | PLEADUSDM | ||
| Iron ore$ per metric ton, $0.05 per lb. China import price, 62% iron content. | $100Sep 2026 | +0.8% | −5.6% | +33.6% | PIORECRUSDM |
Each series with January 2019 = 100, on one scale
02U.S. mill prices
Producer price indexes for metal sold by U.S. mills: what the mill receives for plate, sheet, bar, shapes, pipe and wire, before service center markup and freight.
| Series | Latest | 1 mo | 12 mo | Since Jan 2019 | 36-mo range | 36 months | FRED |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper and brass mill shapesIndex 1982=100, not seasonally adjusted | 835.3Sep 2026 | +1.4% | +30.0% | +119.0% | WPU102502 | ||
| Aluminum mill shapesIndex 1982=100, not seasonally adjusted | 370.5Sep 2026 | −0.1% | +25.2% | +84.1% | WPU102501 | ||
| Aluminum extrusions and drawn productsIndex Dec 1981=100, not seasonally adjusted | 406.5Sep 2026 | −1.3% | +26.3% | +102.9% | PCU331318331318 | ||
| Steel mill productsIndex 1982=100, not seasonally adjusted | 388.6Sep 2026 | +2.2% | +27.6% | +76.0% | WPU1017 | ||
| Hot rolled bars, plate and structural shapesIndex Jun 1982=100, not seasonally adjusted. Covers rebar, plate and beams. | 319.7Sep 2026 | +3.0% | +15.0% | +46.2% | WPU101704 | ||
| Cold rolled sheet and stripIndex Jun 1982=100, not seasonally adjusted | 492.5Sep 2026 | +4.9% | +36.9% | +100.6% | WPU101707 | ||
| Steel pipe and tubeIndex Jun 1982=100, not seasonally adjusted | 431.7Sep 2026 | +0.6% | +13.2% | +47.4% | WPU101706 | ||
| Stainless pipe and tubeIndex Dec 2010=100, not seasonally adjusted | 154.2Sep 2026 | +0.2% | +7.7% | +54.4% | WPU10170674 | ||
| Steel wireIndex Jun 1982=100, not seasonally adjusted | 391.1Sep 2026 | +1.1% | +4.5% | +39.3% | WPU101705 |
Each series with January 2019 = 100, on one scale
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03Scrap prices
Producer price indexes for scrap bought by mills, smelters and foundries. Scrap often moves before mill prices do.
| Series | Latest | 1 mo | 12 mo | Since Jan 2019 | 36-mo range | 36 months | FRED |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. 1 copper scrapIndex Dec 1986=100, not seasonally adjusted | 854.7Sep 2026 | +0.7% | +49.0% | +152.7% | WPU10230101 | ||
| No. 2 copper scrapIndex Dec 1986=100, not seasonally adjusted | 1,396.2Sep 2026 | +1.3% | +59.8% | +158.4% | WPU10230102 | ||
| Aluminum scrapIndex 1982=100, not seasonally adjusted | 448.1Sep 2026 | −3.7% | +22.6% | +135.6% | WPU102302 | ||
| Iron and steel scrapIndex 1982=100, not seasonally adjusted | 581.0Sep 2026 | −0.3% | +10.2% | +21.8% | WPU1012 | ||
| Stainless and alloy steel scrapIndex Dec 1986=100, not seasonally adjusted | 488.5Sep 2026 | +0.1% | +15.2% | +46.8% | WPU101212 |
Each series with January 2019 = 100, on one scale
04Data center and power equipment
Producer price indexes for the copper, aluminum and steel products that go into data centers and the grid that feeds them: power cable, transformers and switchgear.
| Series | Latest | 1 mo | 12 mo | Since Jan 2019 | 36-mo range | 36 months | FRED |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper wire and cableIndex Dec 1986=100, not seasonally adjusted | 607.7Sep 2026 | +0.8% | +30.8% | +104.8% | WPU10260314 | ||
| Power wire and cableIndex Dec 1982=100, not seasonally adjusted. Made from purchased copper and aluminum wire. | 577.6Sep 2026 | +1.8% | −4.0% | +130.9% | PCU3359293359291 | ||
| Transformers and power regulatorsIndex 1982=100, not seasonally adjusted | 434.5Sep 2026 | n/a | +7.6% | +88.9% | WPU1174 | ||
| Switchgear and industrial controlsIndex 1982=100, not seasonally adjusted | 433.6Sep 2026 | +1.0% | +12.4% | +89.7% | WPU1175 |
Each series with January 2019 = 100, on one scale
05Construction materials
Producer price indexes for structural steel and the other materials on a building site, plus diesel for the trucks that deliver them.
| Series | Latest | 1 mo | 12 mo | Since Jan 2019 | 36-mo range | 36 months | FRED |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fabricated structural metalIndex 1982=100, not seasonally adjusted | 418.3Sep 2026 | +1.0% | +7.4% | +73.6% | WPU107 | ||
| Sheet metal productsIndex 1982=100, not seasonally adjusted | 361.1Sep 2026 | +0.6% | +6.7% | +63.7% | WPU1073 | ||
| Ready-mix concreteIndex 1982=100, not seasonally adjusted | 395.3Sep 2026 | 0.0% | +2.3% | +45.1% | WPU1333 | ||
| CementIndex 1982=100, not seasonally adjusted | 356.2Sep 2026 | 0.0% | −1.2% | +39.2% | WPU1322 | ||
| LumberIndex 1982=100, not seasonally adjusted | 282.3Sep 2026 | −1.4% | +8.7% | +34.4% | WPU081 | ||
| Gypsum productsIndex 1982=100, not seasonally adjusted | 488.9Sep 2026 | +0.8% | +1.4% | +48.3% | WPU137 | ||
| No. 2 diesel fuelIndex 1982=100, not seasonally adjusted | 675.6Sep 2026 | +24.2% | +115.2% | +236.0% | WPU057303 |
Each series with January 2019 = 100, on one scale
06Construction spending
Census Bureau construction spending on the buildings that take the most metal. Census counts data centers in the office category.
| Series | Latest | 1 mo | 12 mo | Since Jan 2019 | 36-mo range | 36 months | FRED |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office construction, including data centers$ billions, seasonally adjusted annual rate | $162.3BSep 2026 | +5.0% | +33.4% | +97.8% | TLOFCONS | ||
| Power construction$ billions, seasonally adjusted annual rate | $191.7BSep 2026 | +0.9% | +11.1% | +114.2% | TLPWRCONS | ||
| Manufacturing construction$ billions, seasonally adjusted annual rate | $170.2BSep 2026 | +0.1% | −17.0% | +120.4% | TLMFGCONS |
Each series with January 2019 = 100, on one scale
07Prices this page does not show
Exchanges and price reporting agencies license these prices, and republishing them takes a paid license. They are published here:
| Price | Publisher | Where to read it |
|---|---|---|
| COMEX copper futures | CME Group | www.cmegroup.com |
| COMEX aluminum futures and the Midwest aluminum premium | CME Group and S&P Global Platts | www.cmegroup.com |
| U.S. hot-rolled coil steel futures | CME Group | www.cmegroup.com |
| LME official and closing prices | London Metal Exchange | www.lme.com |
| Stainless alloy surcharges | Each stainless mill, such as North American Stainless | www.northamericanstainless.com |
| Daily silver and gold prices | LBMA | www.lbma.org.uk |
| Lithium, cobalt and electrical steel prices | Price reporting agencies such as Fastmarkets and Benchmark | www.fastmarkets.com |
Articles
| Date | Trend | Category | Title | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tariffs and trade | Commerce cut the dumping margin on Galvasid's coated steel from Mexico to 14.54% from 24.09% after a court ruling Feature | After a trade court ruling, Commerce cut the dumping margin on Mexican coated steel to 14.54% for Galvasid, from 24.09%, and to 14.29% for all others. | ||
| Tariffs and trade | Commerce finds dumping of Vietnamese copper tube would likely resume at up to 8.35% if the 2021 order ended Feature | Commerce found that revoking the 2021 antidumping order on copper pipe and tube from Vietnam would likely bring back dumping at margins up to 8.35%. | ||
| Prices | Zinc averaged $4,020.55 a metric ton in September 2026, the highest since April 2022 Feature | The IMF's global zinc price rose 3.5% in September 2026 to $4,020.55 a metric ton, 36.9% above a year earlier and the highest since April 2022. | ||
| Prices | Switchgear prices hit a record in September 2026, up 12.4% on the year Feature | The producer price index for switchgear, switchboards and industrial controls rose 1.0% in September 2026 to 433.602, a record and 12.4% above a year earlier. | ||
| Prices | Aluminum mill shape prices fell for a third month in September 2026, 6.1% below June's record Feature | The producer price index for aluminum mill shapes fell 0.1% in September 2026 to 370.480, 6.1% below June's record and 25.2% above a year earlier. | ||
| Prices | Steel mill prices rose 27.6% in the year to September 2026, the largest gain since May 2022 Feature | The producer price index for steel mill products rose 2.2% in September 2026 to 388.58, 27.6% above a year earlier and its tenth monthly gain in a row. | ||
| Prices | Copper mill shape prices hit a record in September 2026, up 30.0% on the year Feature | The producer price index for copper and brass mill shapes rose 1.4% in September 2026 to 835.342, a record and 30.0% above September 2025. |