Copper Cathode Consumption in North China Weakened as Copper Price Rose

Published: Apr 14, 2026 11:35
[SMM North China Copper Cathode Spot Market] As SHFE copper returned to the 100,000 yuan/mt mark, copper cathode consumption in North China weakened. Downstream enterprises showed sluggish purchase willingness today, and spot transaction activity was sluggish.

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