Copper Cathode Rod Operating Rate Set to Decline Amid Weak Demand and High Inventories

Published: Jun 5, 2026 14:53

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[SMM Copper Flash] The copper cathode rod operating rate is expected to pull back due to weak downstream demand and high finished product inventories. Most producers plan to cut production to destock, with the operating rate estimated to decline 4.56 percentage points MoM.

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