Copper Inventory in China Sees Minimal Change Amid Sluggish Demand and Rising Prices

Published: May 14, 2026 17:08

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【SMM Copper Inventory Update】Social inventory of copper cathode in China's major regions saw limited fluctuations. Recently, overall arrivals of both imported copper and domestically produced supplies pulled back. On the demand side, downstream purchasing and trading activity remained subdued, dragged down by the continued rise in copper prices.

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