Copper Cathode Rod Producers Cautious Amid Price Rebound and Inventory Buildup

Published: Apr 10, 2026 13:32

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【SMM Copper Cathode Rod News Flash】Inventory side, copper prices rebounded coupled with production adjustments, copper cathode rod enterprises were cautious in raw material procurement, and raw material inventories pulled back somewhat; although downstream cargo pick-up saw some improvement, consumption failed to keep pace with production increases, and finished product inventories saw some inventory buildup. SMM expected enterprises to slow down production, with operating rates down 4.4 percentage points WoW.

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