Copper Inventory in China Declines Amid Supply Tightness and Price Hikes

Published: Mar 30, 2026 13:36

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【SMM Copper Inventory Flash】This week, social inventory of copper cathode in China’s major regions continued to decline, mainly supported by tight supply in some areas and a recovery in downstream consumption; however, higher copper prices somewhat restrained downstream procurement, and relatively weak consumption slowed the pace of destocking.

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