Copper Cathode Supplier (LME Grade A) — Export from the USA
Atlas Copper International supplies LME Grade A copper cathode (Cu-CATH-1, 99.99% copper) in bulk for export — from a real, family-owned US company trading since 1962, not a broker chain. Priced transparently off the LME, shipped FOB Port Everglades or CFR/CIF to buyers in 47 countries. If you're a rod mill, cable maker, brass mill or tube manufacturer sourcing cathode in container volume, here's exactly what we supply and how to buy.
Specification — LME Grade A cathode
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Grade | LME Grade A / Cu-CATH-1 |
| Copper content | 99.99% Cu (minimum) |
| Standard | ASTM B115 / BS EN 1978 |
| Form | Cathode sheets, bundled on pallets |
| Loading | ~20–24 metric tonnes per 20ft container |
| Pricing reference | LME copper settlement + delivered premium |
Who buys our cathode
LME Grade A cathode is the refined feedstock for manufacturers who need consistent, certified purity:
- Rod mills & wire/cable manufacturers — continuous-cast rod for building wire and power cable.
- Brass and bronze mills — base copper for alloying.
- Tube manufacturers — plumbing and HVAC copper tube.
- Traders and importers supplying the above in their region.
How copper cathode is priced
Cathode is never a flat number — it tracks the London Metal Exchange (LME) copper price, which moves daily, plus a delivered premium that reflects brand, packaging, freight and financing. That's the honest, verifiable basis a serious buyer expects. Be wary of anyone quoting cathode at a steep fixed discount to the LME (the "LME −18%, DRC/Zambia" offers common online are a well-known scam pattern). For the full mechanics, see how copper pricing works.
Why buy cathode from a US supplier
Much of the "copper cathode for sale" online is thin directory listings or offshore brokers with no verifiable track record, demanding SBLC/DLC upfront on unseen material. Atlas Copper is a 64-year, family-owned US company — ISRI member, LME-linked pricing, ISO 9001:2015 — shipping from Port Everglades with full documentation. That's the difference between a performing order and a wasted month.
Export terms
- Incoterms: FOB Port Everglades (standard); CFR or CIF to a nominated port on request.
- Minimum order: 5 × 20ft containers for export.
- Payment: irrevocable Letter of Credit (L/C) for new trade relationships.
- Documentation: commercial invoice, packing list, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin (USA), and mill/quality certificates; independent pre-shipment inspection (SGS, Bureau Veritas, Cotecna) on request.
New to importing from the USA? Our step-by-step export buying guide covers Incoterms, payment and inspection; corridor guides cover Turkey, Europe, East Asia and Latin America.
Sourcing copper cathode for export?
Get today's LME Grade A cathode price and container availability — FOB Port Everglades, CFR or CIF to your port.
Get a Cathode QuoteFrequently asked questions
What grade of copper cathode do you supply?
LME Grade A copper cathode (Cu-CATH-1), minimum 99.99% copper, conforming to ASTM B115 / BS EN 1978, for cable, rod, brass and tube manufacturers.
How is copper cathode priced?
Against the LME copper settlement price plus a delivered premium reflecting brand, packaging, freight and financing. Quotes are short-lived because the LME moves daily.
What is the minimum order and how is it shipped?
Export orders start at 5 × 20ft containers (roughly 20–24 metric tonnes of cathode per container), shipped FOB Port Everglades or CFR/CIF to a nominated port worldwide.
What payment terms do you accept?
An irrevocable Letter of Credit is standard for export cathode orders, agreed in writing before shipment.