Demand for Copper Cathode in the North Market Cooled as Copper Prices Rebounded

Published: Mar 26, 2026 15:19

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[SMM North China Copper Cathode Spot Market] During the week, demand for copper cathode in the market cooled as copper prices rebounded. However, supply in the northern market had previously been tight for a time, copper cathode inventory was not high, and downstream buyers picked up goods under long-term contracts during the week, giving suppliers some impetus to hold prices firm.

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