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Copper buyers in India
India is a large and growing copper consumer with modest mine output, so it imports concentrate, cathode and a lot of scrap. Buyers include smelters, rod and cable makers, brass makers and traders. On Copper Supply you can post an offer for free and reach ID-checked buyers, or post a buying requirement as an Indian buyer.
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India uses much more copper than it mines. Large smelters in Gujarat import concentrate, and the country also imports cathode and large volumes of scrap for its rod, cable and brass industries. Jamnagar, in Gujarat, is a well-known centre for brass making.
Who buys and what they need
- Smelters buy concentrate under long-term and spot contracts. They want a full assay, low penalty elements, and pricing on payable copper less treatment and refining charges.
- Rod and cable makers buy cathode and clean scrap such as millberry.
- Brass and alloy makers buy a wide range of scrap.
- Traders buy for resale at home and abroad.
Most buyers want independent inspection, clear photographs of the actual lot for scrap, and payment by letter of credit or against documents.
Import rules at a high level
- Cathode: imported cathode must be certified by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) to IS 191 under India's copper quality control order. Check that your brand holds a valid BIS licence before you offer it.
- Scrap: metal scrap imports generally need a pre-shipment inspection certificate from an agency recognised by the DGFT, with exemptions for some ports. Scrap must also be free of hazardous material.
- Concentrate: imported by smelters under normal customs rules, with environmental conditions on the smelter.
Rules change, so your buyer and their customs broker should confirm what applies before you ship.
Scams to watch for
- Buyers who ask the seller to pay for a "BIS registration" or "import licence" before signing.
- Fake PSICs or inspection reports. Confirm them with the inspection agency.
- Scrap mis-described as millberry when it is lower grade. See copper scrap grades.
- Edited LC drafts shown as proof that payment is ready. Only your bank can confirm a real LC.
Finding verified buyers and sellers in India
Indian buyers often receive many offers that do not meet BIS or PSIC rules. On Copper Supply sellers can state what they hold, and buyers can see what has been checked.
- Free to join and to post. Post a buying requirement or a selling offer. Every listing is checked automatically for fraud signs before it goes live, and stays live for 90 days.
- Every member passes an ID check (ID document and liveness) before they can message anyone or accept an introduction. Companies can be checked against their official registry. Badges show exactly what was checked.
- You choose who you talk to. A member asks for an introduction to your listing. You see their profile and what was checked, and you decide.
- The right people see it fast. Members who trade that product get an email within minutes of a new listing, and every Monday all members get a market report of every live buyer and seller.
- Deal rooms keep the NCNDA, LOI or ICPO, offers, SPA, IMFPA, documents and e-signatures in one private room. A broker who brings buyer and seller together is protected for 2 years on the platform.
- Check papers before you act. Run an SKR, SPA, COA, certificate of origin or bank letter through the document fraud check. The first check is free.
Copper Supply never holds trade money and takes no commission on deals. Before you deal with anyone, search the public scam list.
Copper in India: key facts
- Role in copper
- Large and growing consumer; modest mine output; large smelters in Gujarat
- Main buyers
- Smelters (concentrate), rod and cable makers, brass and alloy makers, scrap recyclers, traders
- Main ports
- Mundra, Kandla, Nhava Sheva, Chennai and Tuticorin
- Cathode import rule
- BIS certification to IS 191 under the copper quality control order
- Scrap import rule
- Pre-shipment inspection certificate (PSIC) from a DGFT-recognised agency, with exemptions at some ports
- Exchange
- Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) copper futures
Products
- Copper concentrate suppliers
- Copper concentrate buyers
- Copper cathode suppliers
- Copper cathode buyers
- Millberry copper scrap suppliers
- Millberry copper scrap buyers
- Birch/Cliff copper scrap suppliers
- Birch/Cliff copper scrap buyers
- Insulated copper wire scrap suppliers
- Insulated copper wire scrap buyers
- Copper rod suppliers
- Copper rod buyers
How Copper Supply works
- Step 1Post freeSay what you buy or sell: product, tonnage, price basis, delivery terms. Fraud checks run before it goes live.
- Step 2Matching traders hear in minutesMembers who trade that product get an email as soon as your listing is live, and every Monday in the market report.
- Step 3Talk only to checked peopleNobody can message you until they've passed an ID check. You see what we checked and choose who to talk to.
- Step 4Run the deal in one roomNCNDA, LOI/ICPO, offers, SPA, IMFPA and signatures in one private deal room. Run any document through a fraud check before money moves.
Free to join. Copper Supply never holds trade money and takes no commission on deals.
Questions people ask
Does copper cathode need BIS certification to enter India?
Yes. Under India's copper quality control order, imported cathode must meet IS 191 and carry BIS certification. Check that the brand holds a valid BIS licence before you ship, and confirm the current rules with BIS or your customs broker.
What do I need to export copper scrap to India?
Metal scrap imports into India generally need a pre-shipment inspection certificate from an agency recognised by the DGFT, with exemptions at some ports. The scrap must be free of hazardous material. Your buyer's customs broker can confirm the current rules.
Who buys copper scrap in India?
Rod and cable makers buy clean grades such as millberry, and brass and alloy makers buy a wider range. Recyclers and traders also buy. Post an offer on Copper Supply to reach buyers who trade that grade.
What payment terms do Indian copper buyers use?
Letters of credit and payment against documents are common. For scrap, some buyers pay a deposit and the balance against documents or on arrival. Agree the terms and the inspection in writing before loading.
How do I verify a copper buyer in India?
Check the company's registration with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and its import export code (IEC), and confirm any LC with your own bank. On Copper Supply, badges show which ID and company checks a buyer has passed.
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