SHANGHAI, Mar 21 (SMM) - Chinese copper cathode output is estimated at 949,500 mt in March, up 4.59% MoM and 11.9% YoY. The import window remained closed, which suppressed the demand for import declarations. It is estimated that the imports in March will be 260,000 mt, a year-on-year decrease of 13.44%.
The mainstream smelters shipped goods to bonded zone warehouses or overseas countries when the export window opened in the early stage. The overall copper supply was low, and consumption was under seasonal recovery. The market may see the inventory pivot in March, which will beef up copper prices gradually.

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