Copper Rod Operating Rates Continued to Pull Back in August

Published: Sep 8, 2026 10:58

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[SMM Brass Rod Flash] According to SMM data, the comprehensive operating rate of sampled brass rod enterprises in August was 42.63%, down 1.63 percentage points MoM and down 1.24 percentage points YoY. In August, the copper rod industry had yet to emerge from the traditional consumption off-season, while copper prices fluctuating at highs kept market pressure mounting. Industry prosperity continued to pull back, and production at enterprises remained under pressure.

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