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Copper Exports Surge to Saudi Arabia, Diversifying Market Focus in H1

Published: Jul 27, 2026 14:21
Source: SMM
[SMM Copper Cathode Rod Flash] In H1, the export flow pattern was reshaped. Saudi Arabia surged 755.70% YoY to become the top export destination, contributing the main growth. Exports to markets such as Indonesia and Australia also increased sharply. Among the top ten markets, only the Philippines saw a decline. The export layout continued to diversify, with the market center gradually shifting to the Middle East, while Southeast Asian demand showed divergence.

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