Copper wire and cable exports stay buoyant in May; Australia, Philippines and Thailand drive major growth
[Latest data from the General Administration of Customs] In May 2026, China's wire and cable exports were 282,000 mt, up 6.33% MoM and 9.2% YoY; cumulative exports for January-May 2026 were 1.2692 million mt, up 8.12% YoY. Among this, copper wire and cable exports were 141,300 mt, up 8.27% MoM and 14.26% YoY; cumulative exports for January-May were 633,700 mt, up 15.6% YoY ......