China's Copper Plate/Sheet and Strip Exports Cover 101 Countries and Regions

Published: Jun 22, 2026 14:46

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In May 2026, China's copper plate/sheet and strip exports maintained a steady growth momentum, with total monthly exports of 12,405 mt, up 12.42% YoY, covering 101 countries and regions, as the diversified export layout continued to deepen. By region, South Korea, Vietnam, and Taiwan, China were the top three core export markets, together accounting for nearly 35% of total exports. Among them, exports to Taiwan, China surged 55.9% YoY, pushing its share to 9.8%; exports to South Korea and Vietnam grew 23.9% and 21.2% YoY, respectively, with demand remaining strong. The Canadian market saw the most notable increase, with May exports skyrocketing 247.8% YoY. In addition, exports to India, Japan, Germany, and Thailand all experienced varying degrees of decline YoY.

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