{"id":706,"date":"2025-04-10T12:16:04","date_gmt":"2025-04-10T12:16:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/b344b3vr.myrdbx.io\/?p=706"},"modified":"2025-05-11T08:47:25","modified_gmt":"2025-05-11T08:47:25","slug":"kupferpreise-steigen-rasant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/german-commodities.com\/en\/kupferpreise-steigen-rasant\/","title":{"rendered":"Copper prices rising rapidly - Is a new supercycle beginning?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"706\" class=\"elementor elementor-706\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21798b21 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"21798b21\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b63ac5c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4b63ac5c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"116\" data-end=\"270\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Copper, often seen as a barometer for the global economy, is currently experiencing a remarkable price increase.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Since the beginning of 2025, the price of copper has risen by over 15 % and is currently trading at around USD 10,780 per tonne.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">This development is interpreted by analysts as the possible start of a new super cycle in the commodities market.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"272\" data-end=\"301\"><strong data-start=\"272\" data-end=\"301\">Drivers of the price increase<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"303\" data-end=\"381\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Several factors are contributing to this increase:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"383\" data-end=\"775\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"383\" data-end=\"622\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"385\" data-end=\"622\"><strong data-start=\"385\" data-end=\"422\">Energy transition and electromobility<\/strong>: <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Copper is a key component in the manufacture of electric vehicles, solar panels and wind turbines.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">An electric car requires around 80 kg of copper, while a conventional vehicle only uses around 23 kg.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The International Energy Agency forecasts that almost half of the world's electricity will come from renewable energies by 2030, which will further drive demand for copper.<\/span> <span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[0.5625em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.metal.com\/en\/newscontent\/103207635?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"><span class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">metal.com<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[0.5625em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/viridianmetals.com\/what-are-the-global-forces-driving-copper-demand-in-2025\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"><span class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">viridianmetals.com<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"775\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"775\"><strong data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"655\">Increase in investments<\/strong>: <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Institutional investors and hedge funds are increasing their exposure to the copper market in anticipation of further price increases due to the ongoing shortage.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"820\"><strong data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"820\">Challenges on the supply side<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"900\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">While demand is increasing, there are several challenges on the supply side:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"1361\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"1011\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"1011\"><strong data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"931\">Decrease in ore content<\/strong>: <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Many existing copper mines are experiencing falling ore grades, which is making production more expensive and slowing it down.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1212\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1212\"><strong data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1052\">Delays in new projects<\/strong>: <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The development of new mines requires considerable investment and time.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">According to UNCTAD, around 80 new mines and investments amounting to 250 billion US dollars could be required by 2030 in order to meet rising demand.<\/span> <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[0.5625em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/unctad.org\/publication\/global-trade-update-may-2025-critical-minerals-copper?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"><span class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1361\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1361\"><strong data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1241\">Geopolitical risks<\/strong>: <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">In countries such as Peru, Chile and Indonesia, which together account for over 40 % of global copper production, political uncertainty and regulatory changes are leading to production shortfalls and delays in projects.<\/span> <span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[0.5625em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.streetwisereports.com\/article\/2025\/03\/18\/copper-the-red-metal-no-longer-in-the-red.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"><span class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">streetwisereports.com<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1375\"><strong data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1375\">Outlook<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1535\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Experts predict that the price of copper could rise to up to USD 5.44 per pound by 2026, which corresponds to an increase of around USD 11 % compared to the current price.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The combination of rising demand and limited supply could shape the copper market in the coming years.<\/span><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[0.5625em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/business\/2024\/05\/15\/copper-surges-towards-record-highs-amid-optimistic-demand-outlook?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"><span class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">euronews<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1655\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">For investors and companies, this means that copper is playing an increasingly strategic role in the global economy.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Developments on the copper market should therefore be monitored closely, as they harbor both opportunities and risks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1657\" data-end=\"1735\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><em data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"158\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Note: This article is based on current market analyses and forecasts. Actual developments may differ from the scenarios presented here.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Copper prices are rising rapidly - driven by the energy transition, supply bottlenecks and investor demand. Experts see the start of a new super cycle. Follow developments now!<\/p>","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":2759,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-706","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/german-commodities.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/706","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/german-commodities.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/german-commodities.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/german-commodities.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/german-commodities.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=706"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/german-commodities.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/706\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2761,"href":"https:\/\/german-commodities.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/706\/revisions\/2761"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/german-commodities.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2759"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/german-commodities.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=706"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/german-commodities.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=706"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/german-commodities.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=706"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}