Activity in the North China spot copper market was sluggish

Published: Feb 25, 2026 11:49

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[SMM North China Spot Copper Market] In terms of supply, suppliers' funding pressure eased after the 25th, and spot copper supply from the north continued to move south; due to higher copper prices and some downstream enterprises not yet resuming work, demand also appeared sluggish. Activity in the North China spot copper market was sluggish.

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