Copper Price Today in Pakistan – 1 Kg Tamba Rate – May 16, 2026
Key takeaways
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- Globally, copper prices have shown volatility in recent sessions, with the benchmark trading around $6.23 per pound (roughly $13,700+ per tonne on LME) after a daily decline of about 5% in the latest trading.
- High-quality Millberry scrap copper — the most actively traded grade — is holding steady at Rs. 5,500 per kg.
Why this matters: local context for readers following news across Pakistan and the region.
Add ARY News on Google AAResize Searching for the current copper price in Pakistan today or the 1 kg tamba rate on May 16, 2026? High-quality Millberry scrap copper is trading at approximately Rs. 5,500 per kg in major markets like Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, and Gujranwala. Refined new copper continues to command a premium, typically ranging from Rs. 5,800 to Rs. 6,200+ per kg depending on purity, supplier, and location.
Globally, copper prices have shown volatility in recent sessions, with the benchmark trading around $6.23 per pound (roughly $13,700+ per tonne on LME) after a daily decline of about 5% in the latest trading. Despite short-term corrections, prices remain strongly higher year-on-year, driven by robust demand from green energy, EVs, and industrial recovery.
High-quality Millberry scrap copper — the most actively traded grade — is holding steady at Rs. 5,500 per kg. Refined new copper, which offers higher purity for industrial and manufacturing use, trades at a clear premium and is generally quoted between Rs. 5,800 and Rs. 6,200+ per kg, with rates often slightly higher in industrial hubs like Karachi and Lahore. Standard or mixed copper scrap shows wide variation, typically falling in the range of Rs. 2,100 to Rs. 3,500 per kg depending on quality and region. Local prices continue to carry a premium due to import duties, logistics costs, taxes, steady domestic demand from electrical and construction sectors, and the prevailing USD/PKR exchange rate.