Japan's copper scrap exports to China pulled back MoM in May.

Published: Jun 23, 2026 15:15

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[SMM Copper Scrap Flash] In May, Japan supplied 28,400 mt in physical content of copper scrap to China, accounting for 14.86%, up 43.08% YoY but down 16.99% MoM. Domestic scrap copper recycling in Japan entered the off-season, with output from dismantling enterprises declining. Procurement by domestic smelters for their own use diverted export supplies, sharply reducing the spot cargo volumes available for China. Shipments to China pulled back significantly MoM.

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