China's Copper Cathode Inventory Declines for Third Straight Week Amid Smelter Maintenance

Published: Apr 2, 2026 14:19

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【SMM Copper Inventory Flash】Social inventory of copper cathode in China’s major regions continued the destocking trend this week, marking the third consecutive week of declines. As smelters gradually entered maintenance cycles, upstream arrivals tightened somewhat, while downstream demand remained stable, and inventory continued to decline.

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