Copper Cathode Rod Operating Rates Fall Short of Expectations in China Amid Low Demand

Published: Apr 30, 2026 15:04

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【SMM Copper Cathode Rod News Flash】Operating rates of copper cathode rod enterprises in China pulled back slightly WoW this week, falling short of market expectations. Pre-holiday terminal stockpiling was sluggish overall, with low purchase willingness in the enamelled wire and cable sectors. Enterprises struggled to secure new orders, highlighting the pressure on the demand side of the industry.

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