Copper Cathode Rod Producers' Operating Rate Rises Despite Weak Demand and High Prices

Published: May 15, 2026 16:55

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【SMM Copper Cathode Rod News Flash】The operating rate of copper cathode rod producers rebounded 2.93 percentage points WoW to 63.51% this week. Although production gradually recovered after the holiday, persistently rising copper prices dampened downstream purchasing sentiment. New orders for cables and enamelled wire remained weak, and overall end-user demand was sluggish, dragging operating rates below expectations.

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