Copper Cathode Rod Producers' Operating Rate Dips to 61.97%, Cable Orders Show Resilience

Published: May 22, 2026 16:37

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[SMM Copper Cathode Rod News Flash] The operating rate of copper cathode rod producers edged down 1.54 percentage points WoW to 61.97% this week, with actual performance exceeding expectations. Copper prices first rose then fell, driving a shift in downstream procurement pace. Cable orders showed strong resilience, and industry raw material inventory edged down slightly.

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