The copper cathode market in North China is gradually entering a holiday period

Published: Feb 10, 2026 18:16

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[SMM North China Copper Cathode Spot Market] Entering the final trading week before the Chinese New Year, stockpiling by downstream enterprises in North China for copper cathodes is nearing completion. With copper prices rising and logistics becoming tighter during the week, downstream enterprises are gradually entering the holiday period. It is expected that trading activity in the spot market will continue to weaken.

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