General Administration of Customs: A Breakdown of China’s February Copper Ore and Concentrates Imports, Down 11.93% MoM

Published: Mar 20, 2026 19:46

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Data released by the online query platform for customs statistics showed that China imported 2,310,344.42 mt of copper ore and concentrates in February 2026, down 11.93% MoM and up 5.96% YoY.

Chile was the largest origin, with imports of copper ore and concentrates from Chile totaling 747,321.72 mt in the month, down 4.27% MoM and down 1.33% YoY.

Peru was the second-largest origin, with imports of copper ore and concentrates from Peru totaling 489,372.44 mt in the month, down 28.31% MoM and down 20.67% YoY.

Below is a breakdown of China’s imports of copper ore and concentrates in February 2026, compiled based on data from the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China:

Source: General Administration of Customs

Note: The total import/export volume (grand total) also includes partial origin data not listed in the table above

(Wenhua Composite)

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