China's Copper Pipe & Tube Trade: Imports Down, Exports Up in April 2026

[Copper Wire and Cable Exports by Country] According to the latest data from the General Administration of Customs, copper wire and cable exports continued their growth trend in 2026. By country, Australia ranked first among China's copper wire and cable export destinations with exports up 7.89% MoM to 12,000 mt; the Philippines ranked second with exports up 41.6% MoM to 65,000 mt; and the US ranked third with exports up 35.3% MoM to 63,000 mt. The three countries combined accounted for 19% of China's total copper wire and cable exports.

【SMM Copper Cathode Rod News Flash】In April 2026, China's copper wire rod exports rose MoM, with the trade structure still dominated by processing trade with imported materials. The export market was highly concentrated in Southeast Asia and South Asia's India region, with Malaysia's exports firmly ranking first, surging 39.57% MoM. As geopolitical tensions gradually eased, demand from Saudi Arabia recovered rapidly, with exports rebounding 367.13% MoM, ranking second.

[CCL Customs Data] According to data from the General Administration of Customs, China's CCL (HS code: 74102110) imports in April 2026 were 3,601.89 mt, up 20.57% YoY and down 13.38% MoM. From January to April 2026, China's cumulative CCL imports were 14,173.18 mt, up 10.83% YoY. China's CCL exports in April 2026 were 8,113.10 mt, up 4.52% YoY and up 2.67% MoM. From January to April 2026, China's cumulative CCL exports were 31,484.96 mt, up 9.21% YoY.