China's imports of copper scrap ingots (red/bare bright copper ingots) totaled 45,300 mt in April 2026

Published: May 20, 2026 14:17

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[Copper Scrap Ingot Customs Data] According to data from the General Administration of Customs, China's imports of copper scrap ingots (red/bare bright copper ingots) (HS code: 74031900) totaled 45,300 mt in April 2026, up 1% MoM and down 6% YoY. Cumulative imports from January to April 2026 reached 187,400 mt, up 20% YoY.

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