US Copper Imports, Exports both Fall in February

Published: Apr 5, 2017 18:21

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US Commerce Department reported the country’s copper cathode imports and exports dropped in February, wenhua.com reported.

SHANGHAI, Apr. 4 (SMM) - US Commerce Department reported the country’s copper cathode imports and exports dropped in February, wenhua.com reported.

Copper cathode imports slid to 52,944,759 kg in February, with total imports of 124,774,854 during January-February.

Copper cathode exports decreased to 3,349,860 kg in February. And the total in the first two months of the year were 10,170,220 kg.

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