SMM Tasa de operación semanal de productores de ánodos de cobre que utilizan chatarra en China disminuye

[Copper Anode Imports] According to data from the General Administration of Customs, in July 2026, China’s copper anode imports from Zambia were 28,500 mt, accounting for 37.23% of total imports, up 3.22% MoM and down 22.76% YoY. Copper anode imports from the DRC were 19,700 mt, accounting for 25.76%, down 17.66% MoM and up 99.68% YoY. Copper anode imports from South Africa were 6,800 mt, accounting for 8.93%, up 26.95% MoM and up 43.56% YoY.

[Datos aduaneros del ánodo de cobre] Según datos de la Administración General de Aduanas, en julio de 2026, China importó 42.400 t de ánodo de cobre bajo comercio general; 29.500 t bajo comercio de procesamiento con materiales importados; 1.900 t como mercancías de entrada y salida en zonas de control aduanero; y 2.800 t como comercio de depósito en zonas especiales de control aduanero.

[Copper Scrap Ingot Customs Data]. According to data from the General Administration of Customs, in July 2026, China imported 34,500 mt of copper scrap ingot (red/purple copper ingot) (HS code: 74031900), down 29% MoM and down 6% YoY. From January to July 2026, cumulative imports of copper scrap ingot (red/purple copper ingot) reached 304,600 mt, up 16% YoY.