Copper Cathode Rod Producers' Operating Rate Falls 5.15% WoW Amid Holiday Disruptions

Published: Sep 30, 2026 17:56 (GMT+8)

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[SMM Copper Cathode Rod Flash] The operating rate of copper cathode rod producers fell 5.15 percentage points WoW this week, a notable pullback, mainly due to disruptions from the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday and the first day of the National Day holiday, with most enterprises suspending production on October 1. However, some enterprises actively scheduled production and stockpiled before the holiday, partially offsetting the decline, resulting in a smaller drop than expected.

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