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China's Copper Cathode & Secondary Copper Rods Both Weak: What's Happening in the Market?

Oct 25, 2024 09:41

The "September-October peak season," traditionally a peak season for copper rods, has shown weak consumption this year. The peak season is not as strong as expected, with new orders hard to sustain. This lack of significant consumption recovery is not only seen in the copper cathode rod industry but also in the secondary copper rod industry. Recently, the market has shown weakness in both copper cathode rods and secondary copper rods. What are the reasons behind this? Below is a detailed analysis of the recent market situation:

China's Copper Cathode & Secondary Copper Rods Both Weak: What's Happening in the Market?

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