Copper Matte (Plate)
Base Metals · HS 7401 · verified suppliers & live price
About Copper Matte (Plate)
Copper matte is an intermediate smelting product containing 40-70% copper, produced during the pyrometallurgical reduction of copper concentrates. It serves as feedstock for copper refineries and is traded internationally in plate form for further processing into pure copper cathodes. Principal grades are classified by copper content percentage and impurity levels, particularly iron and sulfur concentrations. Major producers and exporters include Peru, Chile, Zambia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, with significant refining capacity in China and Japan. Buyers should verify arsenic and bismuth content, as these trace elements significantly impact final copper purity and electromagnetic properties, directly affecting suitability for high-specification electrical applications.
Specifications
- Grade / spec
- 40-50% Cu, smelter, Plate
- HS code
- 7401
- Trading unit
- MT
- Category
- Base Metals
- Pricing basis
- Genesis Index reference
- Buyer protection
- Escrow.com · inspection on release
Genesis Sourcing Intelligence™
On the Genesis network, Copper Matte (Plate) currently matches 59 verified suppliers across 6 countries, with an indicative benchmark price. Its Genesis Sourcing Index of 76/100 reflects strong sourcing availability — expect fast, competitive firm offers, every one escrow-protected.
Computed live from the Genesis network — verified‑supplier availability, geographic reach and price transparency. Recalculated continuously; found only on Genesis.
Verified Copper Matte (Plate) suppliers
Frequently asked questions
What is the current price of Copper Matte (Plate)?
Copper Matte (Plate) is priced at approximately $3,032.7 per MT on the live Genesis Index. Request a quote for a firm, escrow-protected offer.
How available is Copper Matte (Plate) to source?
Copper Matte (Plate) carries a Genesis Sourcing Index of 76/100 (Strong), based on 59 verified suppliers across 6 countries on the network and live benchmark pricing. Sourcing is strong — competitive firm offers typically return fast.
Who are verified suppliers of Copper Matte (Plate)?
Genesis Trade lists verified Copper Matte (Plate) suppliers and exporters worldwide, including COPPER STAR GENERAL TRADING LLC, Premium Copper Traders Pty Ltd, The Trustee For Leigh Creek Copper Resources Trust, Sutherland Copper Traders Pty Ltd. Every transaction is escrow-protected.
How do I buy Copper Matte (Plate) safely?
Request a quote on Genesis Trade. Payment is held by Escrow.com — a US-licensed, regulated escrow provider — and released only after independent inspection and your confirmation of the goods.