At the Multi Commodity Exchange, copper for delivery in February fell by Rs 2.90, or 0.65 per cent, to Rs 445.35 per kg in a business turnover of 1,297 lots.
Similarly, the metal for delivery in April contracts was trading lower by Rs 2.80, or 0.62 per cent, to Rs 449.05 per kg in 9 lots.
Analysts said offloading of positions by participants due to slackened demand from consuming industries in the physical market and a weak trend overseas influenced copper prices in futures trade.