Price-Watch™ provides price assessments for Copper-Clad Aluminium Wire across top trading regions:
Asia-Pacific
- Copper-Clad Aluminium Wire 2UEW/155-0.15mm FOB Shanghai, China
- Copper-Clad Aluminium Wire 2UEW/155-0.15mm CIF Busan (China), South Korea
- Copper-Clad Aluminium Wire 2UEW/155-0.15mm CIF Hai Phong (China), Vietnam
Note: In assessments structured as CIF [Importing Port] (Exporting Country), the country mentioned in brackets indicates the primary origin of supply (exporting country), while the named port refers to the destination port in the importing country. Other Incoterms (FOB, FD, EXW, etc.) should be interpreted in accordance with standard international trade definitions.
Copper Clad Aluminium (CCA) Wire Price Trend Q1 2026
In Q1 2026, the global market for copper clad aluminium (CCA) wire recorded a strong upward price movement, with average prices rising by approximately 13–15% compared to Q4 2025. This significant increase has been driven by a combination of elevated copper and aluminium input costs, renewed downstream demand from the power transmission, telecommunications, and consumer electronics sectors, and tightening supply conditions across key exporting regions.
Firmer copper prices on the London Metal Exchange, coupled with constrained aluminium feedstock availability amid ongoing export regulatory adjustments in China, reinforced upward cost pressure on CCA wire producers.
China: Copper Clad Aluminium Wire Export prices FOB Shanghai, China; Grade- 2UEW/155-0.15mm
The price trend of CCA wire in China during Q1 2026 reflected a sharp upward trajectory, driven by robust demand recovery across the power transmission, consumer electronics, and telecommunications sectors following post-holiday production resumption. Prices rose by 15% compared to Q4 2025, underpinned by tightening feedstock availability due to ongoing environmental production controls at major aluminium manufacturing hubs and firmer copper input costs aligned with rising London Metal Exchange benchmarks.
Export inquiries from key importing regions remained strong, further straining domestic supply and prompting producers to raise offer prices to protect margins. The quarter also saw accelerated infrastructure project commencements in China’s central and western regions, driving incremental procurement volumes. CCA wire prices in China have decreased by 0.82% in March 2026, reflecting softened demand from the electrical and construction sectors alongside easing raw material costs.
According to Price-Watch™ , improved domestic supply and cautious procurement strategies further pressured prices. Market participants adopted a wait-and-see approach, anticipating clearer signals from infrastructure spending and export orders before committing to bulk purchases.
South Korea: Copper Clad Aluminium wire Import prices CIF Busan (China), South Korea; Grade- 2UEW/155-0.15mm
The price trend of CCA wire in South Korea during Q1 2026 demonstrated a pronounced upward movement, reflecting elevated import costs driven by higher Chinese export prices and firmer freight charges on the China-Busan trade route. Compared to Q4 2025, CIF Busan prices rose by 13.33%, supported by robust demand from South Korea’s electrical cable manufacturing sector, including procurement activity from major industry players such as LS Cable & System and Taihan Electric Wire.
The early-year restocking cycle, combined with tightening spot availability from Chinese exporters, reinforced the upward pricing momentum throughout the quarter. Buyers have been compelled to accept elevated offers amid limited alternative supply options and strong domestic order backlogs from the construction and power infrastructure sectors.
CCA wire prices in South Korea have dropped by 0.50% in March 2026, driven by moderate demand conditions and stable inventory levels. Slower activity in electronics and cable manufacturing sectors reduced immediate purchasing needs. Additionally, balanced supply chains and limited fluctuations in copper input costs contributed to the slight downward movement in copper clad aluminium wire prices.
Vietnam: Copper Clad Aluminium wire Import prices CIF Hai Phong (China), Vietnam; Grade- 2UEW/155-0.15mm
The price trend of CCA wire in Vietnam during Q1 2026 reflected a sharp upward movement, with CIF Hai Phong prices rising by 13% compared to Q4 2025, driven by elevated Chinese export prices and sustained demand from Vietnam’s rapidly expanding electrical cable and consumer electronics manufacturing sectors. Post-Lunar New Year restocking activity accelerated procurement volumes significantly in January and February, as domestic cable producers sought to rebuild inventories depleted during the holiday period.
Rising aluminium and copper costs at the source, combined with moderate freight cost increases on the China-Hai Phong shipping corridor, contributed to higher landed prices for Vietnamese importers. Industrial zone expansion projects across key provinces further amplified demand for CCA wire in power distribution and building wiring applications. CCA wire prices in Vietnam have decreased by 0.46% in March 2026, influenced by steady supply and marginally weaker demand from construction and power infrastructure projects.
Import cost stability and sufficient stock availability kept market sentiment subdued. Buyers remained cautious, placing smaller orders while monitoring regional demand trends and global copper price movements.



