The Copper Plate/Sheet and Strip Industry Will Remain Highly Prosperous in April

Published: Apr 7, 2026 09:29

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According to SMM data, the operating rate of the copper plate/sheet and strip industry is expected to reach 77.86 in April. According to SMM, although the pace of new orders has slowed somewhat recently, supported by the concentrated surge in orders in March, enterprises' current production schedules remain full, and some enterprises have already fully booked their April orders.

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