Gold Prices Climbed! SUNSHINE Weekly Metal Prices Tracker: April 7-11, 2025
This week (April 7 to April 11, 2025), metal prices exhibited some fluctuations across different markets. Based on the price data from the China, India, UK, and US Exchanges on the SUNSHINE, the following is a report on Copper, Aluminum, Gold, and Silver prices.
Copper Prices
This week, copper prices across various countries showed an overall upward trend, with the United States experiencing the most notable increase. Apart from China, which saw a slight decline compared to the previous week, all other countries reported a significant rise. 
China: Copper prices in China exhibited a trend of decline followed by a sharp recovery. Overall, prices increased from 73,640 CNY/MT (April 7) to 75,230 CNY/MT (April 11), marking an increase of 2.16%. However, compared to the previous week (reference date: April 3), there was a decline of 4.63%.
India: Copper prices in India showed an upward trend throughout the week. After a slight drop on April 8, prices began to rise steadily from April 9, reaching 839.95 INR/kg on April 11. Prices rose from 805.6 INR/kg (April 7) to 839.95 INR/kg (April 11), a rise of 4.26%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: April 4), prices also increased by 4.37%.
United Kingdom: Copper prices in the UK initially experienced a slight decline, followed by a significant recovery, ultimately showing an upward trend. Prices increased from 8,732 USD/MT (April 7) to 9,154.5 USD/MT (April 11), a rise of 4.84%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: April 4), prices rose by 4.27%.
United States: Copper prices in the US saw notable fluctuations this week. A substantial increase occurred on April 9, but prices subsequently fell back to 4.382 USD/Lb. Overall, prices rose from 4.211 USD/Lb (April 7) to 4.5055 USD/Lb (April 11), a rise of 6.99%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: April 4), prices rose by 3.43%.
Aluminum Prices
This week, aluminum prices across various countries generally followed an upward trend, with the United States seeing a remarkable increase of 9.29%. Prices in China remained almost stable, with a slight increase of 0.05%.
China: Aluminum prices in China fluctuated this week, experiencing a notable decline on April 9, followed by a sharp rebound on April 10. Overall, prices increased by 0.05%, rising from 19,685 CNY/MT (April 7) to 19,695 CNY/MT (April 11). Compared to the previous week (reference date: April 3), prices showed a decrease of 3.90%.
India: Aluminum prices in India followed an upward trend this week. After a drop on April 8, prices began rising consecutively, with prices rising from 234.15 INR/kg (April 7) to 236 INR/kg (April 11), an increase of 0.79%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: April 4), prices rose by 1.64%.
United Kingdom: Aluminum prices in the UK initially declined, but later increased, showing an overall upward trend. Prices rose from 2,370.5 USD/MT (April 7) to 2,396.5 USD/MT (April 11), an increase of 1.10%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: April 4), prices rose slightly by 0.76%.
United States: Aluminum prices in the US showed some fluctuations, with a slight decline on April 9 followed by a significant rebound, reaching a peak daily increase of 4.83% on April 11. Overall, prices increased from 2,168.5 USD/MT (April 7) to 2,370 USD/MT (April 11), a rise of 9.29%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: April 4), prices rose by 7.58%.
Gold Prices
This week, gold prices across various countries consistently showed an upward trend, with increases ranging from 5.46% to 8.93%.
China: Gold prices in China continued to rise steadily throughout the week, with the highest daily increase of 2.15% on April 10. Overall, prices rose from 717.08 CNY/g (April 7) to 756.26 CNY/g (April 11), marking a rise of 5.46%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: April 3), prices rose by 2.42%.
India: Gold prices in India followed a steady upward trend this week, with the highest daily increase of 2.48% on April 10. Prices rose from 8,692.8 INR/g (April 7) to 9,374.5 INR/g (April 11), a rise of 7.84%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: April 4), prices rose by 6.44%.
United States: Gold prices in the US saw consecutive increases, with the most significant rise occurring on April 9 at 3.83%. Prices rose from 2,968 USD/oz t (April 7) to 3,233 USD/oz t (April 11), an increase of 8.93%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: April 4), prices rose by 6.50%.
Silver Prices
Silver prices across various countries followed an upward trend this week, with India experiencing the most significant increase of 6.84%. Apart from China, where prices saw a slight decline compared to the previous week, all other countries saw significant increases.
China: Silver prices in China showed an overall upward trend, particularly on April 10, when prices saw a significant increase. Prices then slightly fell back on April 11. Overall, prices increased from 7,606 CNY/kg (April 7) to 7,965 CNY/kg (April 11), a rise of 4.72%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: April 3), prices decreased by 3.83%.
India: Silver prices in India consistently rose this week, with the highest daily increase of 2.94% on April 11. Prices rose from 88,248 INR/kg (April 7) to 94,286 INR/kg (April 11), an increase of 6.84%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: April 4), prices rose by 8.11%.
United States: Silver prices in the US followed a continuous upward trend, with significant rises on April 9 and 10. Overall, prices increased from 29.65 USD/oz t (April 7) to 31.115 USD/oz t (April 11), a rise of 4.94%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: April 4), prices rose by 5.42%.
