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Copper Cathodes suppliers and buyers
Copper Cathodes producers, manufacturers, traders and buyers post sell offers and buy requests on Comdity and agree the deal directly with each other on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
About Copper Cathodes
Refined copper cathodes are traded by the metric ton in bundles, shipped in containers or on general cargo ships. The grade, such as the purity standard, and the packing are agreed, with the price linked to the metal market.
Copper Cathodes exporters and importers: who trades it in the world
World exports of Copper Cathodes were worth about USD 86.8 billion in 2024. The largest exporting countries were Democratic Republic of the Congo (22.1%), Chile (19.8%), Japan (7.5%), Kazakhstan (4.3%). The largest importing countries were China (38.2%), United States (9.5%), Chinese Taipei (5.5%), Italy (5.4%).
| Top exporting countries | Share of world trade |
|---|---|
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | 22.1% |
| Chile | 19.8% |
| Japan | 7.5% |
| Kazakhstan | 4.3% |
| Australia | 4.2% |
| China | 3.6% |
| Top importing countries | Share of world trade |
|---|---|
| China | 38.2% |
| United States | 9.5% |
| Chinese Taipei | 5.5% |
| Italy | 5.4% |
| Germany | 4.3% |
| Turkey | 3.6% |
Source: OEC (BACI/CEPII), 2024, customs codes 740311. The figures count trade by every mode of transport, not only by sea.
Copper Cathodes offers and requests: FOB, CFR and CIF terms available
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How trading Copper Cathodes works on Comdity
A company posts a sell offer or a buy request with the quantity, the delivery period and the ports. Other companies send an offer or a counteroffer on FOB, CFR or CIF terms. When both sides want to go on, they accept the offer, receive each other's contact details and finalise the contract directly. Comdity is a marketplace: it is not a party to the contract.
- FOB (Free On Board): the seller delivers the goods on board at the loading port; the buyer arranges and pays the sea freight.
- CFR (Cost and Freight): the seller pays the sea freight to the discharge port; the buyer carries the risk and the insurance from loading.
- CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight): as CFR, and the seller also insures the cargo to the discharge port.
Country guide: Copper Cathode Suppliers: The Largest Exporting Countries.
Read more: FOB vs CFR vs CIF · offer and counteroffer · how to find commodity suppliers · export and import documents.
Copper Cathodes is normally shipped by general cargo ship. When the terms are agreed, you can explore suitable vessels on Shipfixing.
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