China's August 2026 Copper Imports Hit Six-Year Low

Published: Sep 8, 2026 15:51

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According to customs data, China imported 382,000 mt of unwrought copper and copper semis in August 2026, with cumulative imports from January to August reaching 3.297 million mt, down 6.7% YoY. China's imports of unwrought copper and copper semis in August 2026 were at a low for the same period over the past six years, and with the copper cathode export window open in August, net imports are expected to also be at a low for the same period.

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