Copper Plate/Sheet and Strip Market

Published: Jun 9, 2026 10:33

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According to SMM, the operating rate of the copper plate/sheet and strip industry pulled back slightly MoM in May, but still surged YoY, with the overall production base of the industry remaining at a high level. Earlier, market demand was released in a concentrated manner, and enterprises’ order intake increased significantly, leading to ample accumulated orders on hand awaiting delivery and sufficient order visibility. This effectively supported enterprises in maintaining a high production schedule pace in May. However, entering mid-to-late May, new market orders gradually decreased and demand weakened marginally. Enterprises had largely used up their previously ample orders on hand, and new orders were insufficient to sustain the high production schedule pace. Most producers chose to sc

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