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Semi-annual Review of Recycled Copper Raw Materials: Domestic Production Falls Short, Overseas Supply Severely Mismatched
Jul 31, 2025 22:13
In the first half of 2025 (H1), there were two main topics surrounding recycled copper raw materials in China. Firstly, as the "reverse invoicing" policy was fully implemented across various provinces, the previous procurement model of secondary copper rod enterprises would change. However, whether domestic suppliers of recycled copper raw materials would cooperate with secondary copper rod enterprises in implementing the "reverse invoicing" policy remained a major challenge
Key takeaway from SMM: how will imminent US tariff policy affect the copper market?
All in all, the policy pivot on July 30 is not an isolated event, but rather a strategic move under the broader umbrella of the Trump administration’s “manufacturing reshoring” agenda. The resulting spread volatility, collapse of arbitrage flows, and rerouting of global shipments represent a structural correction to both market expectations and resource allocation mechanisms. More importantly, this event lays the groundwork for long-term shifts in copper industry dynamics, regional competition, and global policy risks.
Jul 31, 2025 14:14
SMM Launches Copper Processing Materials Inventory Cycle Index, Enabling Efficient Operations of Copper Processing Enterprises
To help enterprises in the copper processing industry chain get to know inventory and gain a precise understanding of market supply and demand dynamics, SMM Metal Database has launched a weekly inventory days indicator for copper processed materials, creating a comprehensive tool for monitoring the dynamics of copper processed material inventory!
Jul 23, 2025 14:04
China's Copper Foil Imports and Exports Both Decline in June, with Trade Deficit Narrowing in 2025H1 [SMM Analysis]
SMM Analysis: According to data from the General Administration of Customs, China's copper foil imports in June 2025 were approximately 7,523.97 mt, down 11.26% YoY and 13.44% MoM. From January to June 2025, China's cumulative copper foil imports were approximately 46,599.92 mt, up 0.06% YoY...
Jul 22, 2025 17:52
SMM analysis: Thailand emerged as China’s top copper scrap supplier in June while the US's share plummeting to 1%
According to the latest data from the General Administration of Customs, China's imports of copper scrap and shredded copper scrap reached 183,200 mt in June 2025, down 1.06% MoM and up 8.06% YoY. From the cumulative data of January-June, imports stood at 1.1454 million mt, down 0.5% YoY. (HS code 74040000).
Jul 22, 2025 14:27
Copper cathode rod exports in June decreased by 1.5% MoM, and are expected to recover in July, maintaining YoY growth[SMM Analysis]
Copper cathode rod exports fell by 1.5% MoM in June and are expected to recover somewhat in July, maintaining YoY growth [SMM analysis]: Affected by weak end-use consumption, the total copper cathode rod exports in June declined slightly as expected last month, but the decline was minor, with the total volume remaining stable and YoY growth expanding. The specific data are as follows:
Jul 22, 2025 14:14
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China's copper anode imports declined MoM in June, with a cumulative YoY decrease of 17.56% in 2025H1 [SMM Analysis]
SMM Analysis: According to data from the General Administration of Customs, China imported 68,500 mt of copper anode (HS code: 7402000) in June 2025, down 1.26% MoM and up 2.38% YoY...
Jul 22, 2025 09:39
Copper plate/sheet and strip exports fell both YoY and MoM in June, with a 36.9% YoY decline in exports to Vietnam.
According to data from the General Administration of Customs, domestic copper plate/sheet and strip exports reached 10,340.7 mt in June 2025, down 6.27% MoM and 9.95% YoY. As of June, cumulative copper plate/sheet and strip exports from China totaled 60,538.83 mt, up 1.29% YoY.
Jul 21, 2025 18:26
Interpretation of Export Data for Copper Enamelled Wire in June: Up YoY, with Divergent Flows
According to data from the General Administration of Customs, China exported 12,222.29 mt of copper enamelled wire in June 2025, up 18.35% YoY and up 0.93% MoM. From January to June, China exported a total of 69,586.5 mt of copper enamelled wire, with a cumulative YoY growth rate of 25.32%. (HS code: 85441100)
Jul 21, 2025 16:12
Weekly copper cathode rod operating rates recover, but YoY performance will remain poor going forward
Copper prices fall, while consumption of copper cathode rod improves slightly. Rebound in operating rate fails to conceal YoY weakness[SMM Analysis]: According to SMM data, the weekly operating rate (from July 11th to July 17th) of major domestic copper cathode rod enterprises rebounded as expected to 74.22%, up 7.22 percentage points WoW, 0.36 percentage points lower than the expected value, and up 1.36 percentage points YoY.
Jul 21, 2025 12:00
SMM Analysis: After Surge in H1 2025, Copper Prices to Face Considerable Uncertainties in H2
In the first half of 2025, copper prices in the three markets (COMEX, LME, and SHFE) exhibited a wave-like upward trend. After a sharp drop in early April, strong buying interest continued to drive copper prices higher in a wave-like pattern.
Jul 18, 2025 14:12
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