China's Copper Rod Output Drops 9.57% MoM in Oct, Cathode Rod Leads Decline

Published: Nov 14, 2025 19:33
[SMM Copper Express] According to SMM statistics, China's copper rod production in October was 984,600 mt, down 104,200 mt or 9.57% MoM. Production of copper cathode rod was 838,100 mt, down 107,900 mt or 11.41% MoM, dragging down the overall operating rate of the copper rod industry. Production of secondary copper rod was 146,500 mt, up 3,700 mt or 2.59% MoM.

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[SMM Copper Express] According to SMM statistics, China's copper rod p - Shanghai Metals Market (SMM)