Gold Prices Up! SUNSHINE Weekly Metal Prices Tracker: March 24-28, 2025

This week (March 24 to March 28, 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 mostly declined across various countries, with the exception of a slight increase in the United States. The US has seen a four-week consecutive rise in copper prices, with a 0.57% increase this week. The other three countries exhibited an initial increase, followed by a decline.

China: Copper prices in China showed a downward trend this week with minor fluctuations, decreasing from 81,820 CNY/MT (March 24) to 80,440 CNY/MT (March 28), marking a 1.69% drop. Compared to the previous week (reference date: March 21), there was a slight decrease of 0.24%. 

India: Copper prices in India experienced minor fluctuations this week, rising first, then declining continuously, closing at 888.6 INR/kg (March 28). The overall decrease was 12.9 INR/kg, or 1.43%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: March 21), there was a 1.16% decline. 

United Kingdom: Copper prices in the UK showed fluctuations, increasing initially before falling back. The price rose from 9,956 USD/MT (March 24) to 10,112 USD/MT (March 25), then declined to 9,794.5 USD/MT (March 28). Overall, the price fluctuated significantly, rising by 1.57%, then dropping by 3.14%. The overall decrease this week was 161.5 USD/MT, or 1.62%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: March 21), there was a slight decline of 0.62%. 

United States: Copper prices in the US rose slightly this week, increasing from 5.065 USD/Lb (March 24) to 5.214 USD/Lb (March 26), a 2.94% rise. Following a slight dip, prices stabilized at 5.094 USD/Lb (March 28), representing a 0.57% increase. Compared to the previous week (reference date: March 21), there was a slight increase of 0.23%. 

Aluminum Prices 

This week, aluminum prices generally showed a downward trend across the countries, with a notable drop in the U.S. where prices fell by 4.04%. China experienced only a small decline with little overall change. 

China: Aluminum prices in China dropped initially before rebounding for two days and then falling sharply again. Overall, the price decreased slightly from 20,730 CNY/MT (March 24) to 20,580 CNY/MT (March 28), marking a 0.72% decline. Compared to the previous week (reference date: March 21), there was a slight decrease of 0.48%. 

India: Aluminum prices in India declined this week, first dropping and then slowly recovering. The price closed at 251.1 INR/kg (March 28), falling from 254.1 INR/kg (March 24), a decrease of 1.189%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: March 21), there was a greater decline of 1.78%. 

United Kingdom: Aluminum prices in the UK showed a consistent downward trend, with the daily drop reaching as high as 1.71% (March 27). Overall, the price fell from 2,615.5 USD/MT (March 24) to 2,547.5 USD/MT (March 28), marking a 2.60% decline. Compared to the previous week (reference date: March 21), the decrease was 2.86%. 

United States: Aluminum prices in the US showed a sharp decline this week, with the largest daily drop of 2.27% (March 27). Overall, prices fell from 2,558 USD/MT (March 24) to 2,454.75 USD/MT (March 28), a 4.04% decrease. Compared to the previous week (reference date: March 21), the decline was even greater at 4.12%. 

Gold Prices 

Gold prices rose across all countries this week, with China, India, and the US all reaching new highs. 

China: Gold prices in China initially dipped, followed by a steady increase. Prices rose from 705.16 CNY/g (March 24) to 721.14 CNY/g (March 28), marking an increase of 15.98 CNY/g or 2.27%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: March 21), the rise was consistent at 2.27%. 

India: Gold prices in India continued to rise throughout the week without any corrections. Prices climbed steadily from 8,727.8 INR/g (March 24) to 8,880.6 INR/g (March 28), an increase of 152.8 INR/g or 1.75%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: March 21), the increase was 1.17%. 

United States: Gold prices in the US followed an upward trend, with a slight drop of 0.15% on March 26, followed by a steady increase. Prices rose from 3,006 USD/oz t (March 24) to 3,090 USD/oz t (March 28), a gain of 84 USD/oz t or 2.79%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: March 21), the increase was 2.13%. 

Silver Prices 

Silver prices generally showed an upward trend across most countries, with the US experiencing the largest increase of 3.75%. 

China: Silver prices in China followed a continuous upward trend, with the highest increase of 1.69% on March 28. The price rose from 8,226 CNY/kg (March 24) to 8,487 CNY/kg (March 28), marking an increase of 3.17%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: March 21), the rise was even more significant at 3.68%. 

India: Silver prices in India also generally trended upwards this week, first increasing before declining. Prices rose for three consecutive days before falling by 0.84% on March 28, closing at 100,457 INR/kg. The overall increase was from 97,493 INR/kg (March 24) to 100,457 INR/kg (March 28), a rise of 3.04%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: March 21), the increase was 2.63%. 

United States: Silver prices in the US showed a fluctuating upward trend, with the highest daily increase of 2.31% on March 28. Prices rose from 33.48 USD/oz t (March 24) to 34.745 USD/oz t (March 28), a gain of 3.78%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: March 21), the increase was even more pronounced at 4.37%.