COMEX Copper Inventories Decline After Year-Long Buildup

Published: Feb 13, 2026 15:54

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Since March 2025, COMEX copper cathode inventories have been building steadily from 83,876 tonnes, reaching a total of 537,540 tonnes as of February 11, 2026, representing an increase of over 450,000 tonnes in visible inventories over the past year.On February 12, 2026, inventories at the exchange recorded their first decline, falling by 1,225 tonnes to 535,715 tonnes.According to SMM market sources, COMEX registered warehouse capacity has been nearly saturated over the past year. Following the recent reversal in the LME–COMEX spread, there are signs that newly added inventories, as well as part of the existing stocks, may begin shifting toward the LME.

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