Precio del Cobre Hoy (HG/USD)
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Cobre's all-time high of $5.20/lb (May 2024) equals approximately $5.30/lb in 2026 dollars. The 1980 oil-crisis high of $1.48/lb equals ~$5.60/lb in today's money, suggesting copper is near its real-terms peak. Source: COMEX historical data, BLS CPI.
Cobre tends to be strongest in Q1 (Jan–Mar) driven by Chinese post-New Year restocking and construction season ramp-up. Weakness in Jun–Aug reflects Northern Hemisphere construction slowdowns. Source: COMEX monthly data 2000–2025.
| Sector | Demand (Mt) | Share | Trend | Visual | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏗️ | Construction (wiring, plumbing, roofing) | 7.8 | 31% | ↑ Growing (urbanisation) | |
| ⚡ | Electrical & Electronics (motors, PCBs, cables) | 6.3 | 25% | ↑ Growing (EVs, AI data centres) | |
| 🚗 | Transportation (EVs, ICE, rail, aerospace) | 3.8 | 15% | ↑ Strong growth (EV transition) | |
| 🌞 | Energy & Renewables (solar, wind, grid) | 3.2 | 13% | ↑↑ Fastest growing sector | |
| 🏭 | Industrial Machinery & Equipment | 2.5 | 10% | → Stable | |
| 🔧 | Other (consumer goods, defence, medical) | 1.5 | 6% | → Stable |
Source: International Cobre Study Group (ICSG) 2025, BloombergNEF. Total demand ~25.1 Mt. China accounts for ~55% of global copper consumption. A battery electric vehicle (BEV) uses ~83 kg of copper vs. ~23 kg in a conventional ICE vehicle.
Unlike gold or platinum, copper supply is relatively diversified geographically. However, Chile's dominance in the Atacama Desert and Peru's Andes mines still create significant concentration risk. Declining ore grades globally mean new supply requires deeper, more expensive mines.
Source: ICSG, S&P Global Market Intelligence 2025. Total mine supply ~22.5 Mt. Average copper ore grade has declined from ~1.8% in 1990 to ~0.6% today, requiring significantly more energy and capital per tonne of copper produced.
Additional copper demand from clean energy sectors 2024–2035. EVs, solar, offshore wind and grid upgrades could add 5–8 Mt of annual demand by 2035 – equivalent to 20–35% of today's total supply. Source: BloombergNEF, IEA 2025.
Annual supply/demand balance (thousand tonnes). After a period of surpluses, structural deficits are projected from 2025 onwards as green energy demand accelerates faster than new mine supply can be developed. Source: ICSG, Wood Mackenzie 2025.
China's share of global copper consumption has risen from ~20% in 2000 to ~55% in 2025. This makes copper prices highly sensitive to Chinese economic data, property sector health, and manufacturing PMI. Source: ICSG 2025.
Cobre content per vehicle type. Battery EVs use 3–4× more copper than conventional ICE vehicles. Charging infrastructure adds further demand: a DC fast charger requires ~8 kg of copper. Source: ICA (International Cobre Association) 2025.
Investors seeking copper exposure can choose from pure-play miners, diversified majors, or ETFs. Note: stock prices and market caps are indicative; always verify current data before investing.
| Company / ETF | Ticker | Exchange | Cu Exposure | Type | Key Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freeport-McMoRan | FCX | NYSE | ~80% | Pure-Play | Grasberg (Indonesia), Americas |
| BHP Group | BHP | NYSE / ASX | ~30% | Diversified | Escondida (Chile, 57.5%) |
| Glencore | GLEN | LSE | ~25% | Diversified | Katanga (DRC), Antapaccay (Peru) |
| Antofagasta | ANTO | LSE | ~95% | Pure-Play | Los Pelambres, Centinela (Chile) |
| Ivanhoe Mines | IVN | TSX | ~70% | Pure-Play | Kamoa-Kakula (DRC) – world's 2nd largest |
| Global X Cobre Miners ETF | COPX | NYSE | 100% | ETF | Basket of 40+ copper mining stocks |
| iPath Bloomberg Cobre ETN | JJC | NYSE | 100% | ETF | COMEX copper futures exposure |
| United States Cobre Index Fund | CPER | NYSE | 100% | ETF | COMEX copper futures (optimised roll) |
This table is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a financial advisor before investing.
How much copper can you buy? Ingrese un monto y elija su divisa. Note: physical copper is typically sold in industrial quantities; retail investment copper bars (1 kg, 5 kg) are available from specialist dealers at 5–15% premiums.
Precio del Cobre Hoy — Precio al Contado en Vivo y Análisis
Numexo.io proporciona el precio del cobre en tiempo real. El cobre es frecuentemente llamado "Dr. Cobre" por los economistas, ya que su precio se considera un indicador adelantado de la salud económica mundial. China representa aproximadamente el 55% de la demanda mundial de cobre.
Cobre y Transición Energética
El cobre es un componente esencial de la transición energética: los vehículos eléctricos utilizan 3 a 4 veces más cobre que los vehículos de combustión, y los parques eólicos y solares requieren importantes cableados de cobre. Los analistas prevén un déficit estructural de cobre en los próximos años debido a la aceleración de la descarbonización mundial.