Data from the online customs statistics query platform showed that China's copper cathode imports in April 2026 totaled 315,798.48 mt, up 13.04% MoM and up 5.20% YoY.
China imported 147,428.95 mt of copper cathode from the DRC in April, up 48.72% MoM and up 29.56% YoY.
China imported 24,309.19 mt of copper cathode from Russia in April, down 51.38% MoM and down 4.86% YoY.
Export side, China's copper cathode exports in April 2026 totaled 25,605.82 mt, down 56.01% MoM and down 67.05% YoY.
China exported 8,545 mt of copper cathode to Thailand in April, down 10.06% MoM and down 33.74% YoY.
Below is a breakdown of export data compiled from the General Administration of Customs website:
| Destination | April 2026 (mt) | MoM | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thailand | 8545.00 | -10.06% | -33.74% |
| Taiwan, China | 6495.34 | -68.73% | 4.84% |
| Vietnam | 4066.94 | -72.57% | -60.37% |
| Malaysia | 3098.77 | -29.13% | 674.63% |
| Indonesia | 1998.63 | 42.45% | 566.47% |
| South Korea | 551.42 | -88.92% | -93.31% |
| Bangladesh | 499.78 | -1.00% | - |
| Pakistan | 199.94 | -63.55% | -19.91% |
| Singapore | 149.97 | - | -92.11% |
| UK | 0.02 | 63.64% | 260.00% |
| Total | 25605.82 | -56.01% | -67.05% |
Data source: General Administration of Customs
(Wenhua Comprehensive)
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