China Copper Cathode Customs Data

Published: Aug 20, 2026 17:54
[Copper Cathode Customs Data] According to data from the General Administration of Customs, in July 2026, China imported 245,000 mt of copper cathode, down 13.77% MoM and down 17.71% YoY; from January to July 2026, cumulative imports stood at 1.6736 million mt, down 14.50% YoY on a cumulative basis. In July, China exported 34,800 mt of copper cathode, down 28.15% MoM and down 70.57% YoY; from January to July 2026, cumulative exports reached 358,600 mt, down 14.73% YoY on a cumulative basis.

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