Copper price per Kilogram today in South Africa — July 17, 2026
Live price of one Kilogram of copper in South Africa in local currency (ZAR). Copper is traded globally by the ton on the LME; this page shows the per-Kilogram equivalent for industrial buyers and analysts.
Other weight units for Copper in South Africa
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Copper price per Kilogram in other countries
Compare the copper price per Kilogram across local markets.
Most common uses of Copper
- Electrical wiring & power grids
- Plumbing and HVAC
- Electric vehicles and renewable energy
- Construction and roofing
Key industries using Copper
Copper price history — a quick overview
Copper prices are set on the London Metal Exchange (LME) and have followed long industrial cycles tied to construction, electrification and Chinese demand. Spikes typically coincide with supply disruptions or strong global manufacturing PMI; downturns follow recessions or oversupply.
About the Copper price per Kilogram in South Africa
This page is dedicated to the copper price per Kilogram in South Africa, expressed in local currency (ZAR). Copper is traded globally on the London Metal Exchange (LME), where the benchmark contract is priced per ton; the per-Kilogram price shown here is derived from that benchmark and the live FX rate, giving industrial buyers, traders and analysts a quick reference for procurement, hedging and cost modeling.