The China's Copper Foil trade deficit in January-February 2026 less than 2025

Published: Mar 23, 2026 11:49
[Copper Foil Customs Data] According to data from the General Administration of Customs, China’s copper foil import value was $134.53 million in January 2026, up 25.42% YoY and down 0.02% MoM; in February, China’s copper foil import value was $132.92 million, up 27.19% YoY and down 1.20% MoM. China’s copper foil export value was $90.40 million in January 2026, up 126.64% YoY and up 18.23% MoM; in February, China’s copper foil export value was $73.91 million, up 98.06% YoY and down 18.24% MoM. In January 2026, China’s copper foil trade deficit stood at about $44.13 million, and in February the trade deficit was about $59.01 million. The trade deficit totaled $103.14 million in January-February 2026, about $31.43 million less than $134.57 million in January-February 2025.

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