[SMM Copper Flash] Share of East Route Dar es Salaam Port in DRC Copper Cathode Global Shipments Continues to Rise

Published: May 6, 2026 14:50

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DRC copper cathode is primarily traded under the FCA trade mode, with export ports including Durban, Dar es Salaam, Walvis Bay, and Beira Port. The share of the east route Dar es Salaam Port has continued to rise, making it a core channel for going global.

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