Thailand remained China's largest source of copper scrap imports.

Published: Jul 20, 2026 18:35

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[SMM Copper Scrap Express] In June, copper scrap imports from Thailand were 37,300 mt in physical content, accounting for 17.69% of total copper scrap imports for the month, surging 42.29% YoY and rising 41.41% MoM. Supply from Thailand recovered markedly in June, maintaining strong YoY growth, consistently providing a stable source for China's copper scrap market and serving as the core support for the import growth for the month.

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