Resumption Progress of the Copper Plate/Sheet and Strip Industry

Published: Feb 26, 2026 18:08

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According to SMM, the copper plate/sheet and strip industry has fully resumed production, and downstream cargo pick-up is moderate, but most orders are mainly for pre-holiday shipments, and new orders are relatively weak. As the impact of the holiday gradually subsides, enterprise production will return to normal, and it is expected that the industry operating rate will rebound to over 70% next week.

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