Copper Cathode Rod Update: Raw Material Inventories Rise, Downstream Demand Slows

Published: Aug 7, 2026 16:27

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[SMM Copper Cathode Rod Update] This week, copper cathode rod enterprises mainly made just-in-time procurement of raw materials, raw material inventories edged up slightly WoW, downstream cargo pick-up willingness was sluggish, and finished product inventories rose WoW.

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