Copper Cathode Rod Industry Slowly Resumes, Full Recovery Expected Post-Lantern Festival

Published: Feb 27, 2026 10:23

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【SMM Copper Cathode Rod Express】According to SMM survey, the domestic copper cathode rod industry has not fully resumed work, with some enterprises still on holiday. It is expected that the industry will fully return to regular production after the Lantern Festival. Downstream demand shows divergence: orders in the wire and cable industry after the holiday are relatively low, while enamelled wire orders perform relatively well. SMM expects that the operating rate in the copper cathode rod industry will rebound to nearly 60% next week.

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