SMM: China's Copper Rod Output Up 6.2% MoM in Nov 2025, Driven by Cathode Rod Growth

Published: Dec 19, 2025 21:54

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[SMM Copper Rod Express] According to SMM statistics, national copper rod production in November 2025 reached 1.0454 million mt, up 6.2% MoM. Among this, copper cathode rod production was 913,400 mt, an increase of 9%, serving as the core driver for the overall growth in copper rod production; secondary copper rod production recorded 132,000 mt, a decrease of 9.9%, which dragged on the total copper rod output.

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