Copper Cathode Inventory in China Continues to Decline, but at a Slower Pace Due to Price Rebound

Published: Apr 9, 2026 14:53

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【SMM Copper Cathode Rod News Flash】Social inventory of copper cathode in major regions across China continued destocking this week, but the destocking pace slowed down. The rebound in copper prices weighed on downstream consumption, yet maintenance at smelters led to reduced arrivals of domestically produced supplies, which continued to support inventory drawdowns.

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