Non-ferrous

Base Metals

Rare Earth

Scrap Metals

Minor Metals

Precious Metals

Ferrous Metals

Iron Ore Index Iron Ore Price Coke Coal Pig Iron Steel Billet Finished Steel

New Energy

Solar Lithium Cobalt Cathode Material Phosphorus Carbon Anode Separator Electrolyte Battery Cell And Module Battery Recycling Nickel And Manganese Other Materials Sodium-ion Battery Hydrogen Energy

Price Center DatabasePro Reports Events Car Insight

Home / Metal News / China Copper and its Products Import Value Rises 7.46% in January-March

China Copper and its Products Import Value Rises 7.46% in January-March

May 4, 2017 17:40

Source:SMM

China’s copper and copper products imports rose 7.46% on a yearly basis to $ 9.454 billion during January and March, 10jqka.com reported.

SHANGHAI, May 4 (SMM) - China’s copper and copper products imports rose 7.46% on a yearly basis to $ 9.454 billion during January and March, 10jqka.com reported.

Imports of copper and copper products totaled $3.62 billion in March 2017.

Southern Copper Sees Copper Output Fall on Strike in First Quarter, Profit Jumps 70%

The article is edited by SMM and is provided for information purpose only. SMM assumes no liability and does not warrant the accuracy, reliability or completeness of information contained or quoted in the article, either express or implied. SMM further disclaims any liability for losses in connection with the information contained or quoted in the article.

For news cooperation, please contact us by email: sallyzhang@smm.cn or service.en@smm.cn.

Copper imports

copper smelting capacity

copper cathode output

Data Source Statement: Except for publicly available information, all other data are processed by SMM based on publicly available information, market exchanges, and relying on SMM's internal database model, for reference only and do not constitute decision-making recommendations.

For queries, please contact Lemon Zhao at lemonzhao@smm.cn

For more information on how to access our research reports, please email service.en@smm.cn

Yangshan copper premiums with a quotation period in June stood at $30-45/mt under warrants during May 10-14, and between $20-35/mt under bill of lading. The SHFE/LME copper price ratio stood at 7.26 as of May 14.

May 19, 2021 15:31

SMM Insight

Yangshan copper premiums continued to fall

Yangshan copper premiums continued downward trend amid subdued trades

Yangshan copper premiums with a quotation period in April stood at $63-76/mt under warrants during March 8-12, and between $60-73/mt under bill of lading. The SHFE/LME copper price ratio stood at 7.38 as of March 12.

Mar 16, 2021 17:29

SMM Insight

Yangshan copper premiums continued downward trend amid subdued trades

Newly-Added and Expanded Copper Smelting Capacities in China in 2017, SMM Reports

China put online 350,000 tonne per annum of copper refining capacity during Jan-Aug.

Sep 8, 2017 10:07

SMM Insight

Newly-Added and Expanded Copper Smelting Capacities in China in 2017, SMM Reports

Why China Copper Imports Nosedive in H1 2017? SMM Reports

China’s copper imports fell sharply in the first half of 2017, according to China Customs.

Jul 13, 2017 11:36

Industry SMM Insight

Why China Copper Imports Nosedive in H1 2017? SMM Reports

China Copper Output to Rise Remarkably in June after Maintenance Tasks, SMM Reports

China’s copper cathode production was 625,000 tonnes in May 2017, a drop of 3.55% on a yearly basis, according to SMM survey.

Jun 7, 2017 17:27

SMM Insight Industry Reminder

China Copper Output to Rise Remarkably in June after Maintenance Tasks, SMM Reports

Outlook for Copper Smelting Capacity and Effects from China’s Supply-Side Reform, SMM Reports

Expansion of copper smelting capacity will slow, said Zhang Zhizhao, Senior Analyst from Tongling Nonferrous Metals Group Holding Co. Shanghai Branch at the SMM 2017 Copper & Aluminum Summit.

Mar 28, 2017 11:32

SMM Insight Industry Reminder

Outlook for Copper Smelting Capacity and Effects from China’s Supply-Side Reform, SMM Reports

China Copper Cathode Output Grows in February but to Fall in March, SMM Says

China’s copper cathode output was 634,500 tonnes in February, up 0.55% on the month and 2.67% year-on-year, SMM reported. Output totaled 1.27 million tonnes during January-February, a rise of 3.48% ye

Mar 9, 2017 11:26

SMM Insight Industry

China Copper Cathode Output Grows in February but to Fall in March, SMM Says

Jinguan Copper’s Copper Cathode Output Tops Target by 9.29% in January

Tongling (Jinguan) Copper Smelter’s copper cathode output was 37,268 tonnes in January, 9.29% higher than target, local paper reported.

Feb 20, 2017 10:27

Industry Reminder

Jinguan Copper’s Copper Cathode Output Tops Target by 9.29% in January

China Copper Cathode Self-Sufficiency Ratio Increases on Expanding Capacity, SMM Says

As the largest copper consuming country in the world, China is heavily reliant on imported goods. Copper imports surged over recent years with growing demand. Meanwhile, self-sufficiency ratio also in

Feb 15, 2017 10:59

SMM Insight Industry

China Copper Cathode Self-Sufficiency Ratio Increases on Expanding Capacity, SMM Says

SMM Events & Webinars

All

Oct
14
- SMM LME Metals Seminar 2025
  Oct 14 - 14,2025
  London , the United Kingdom
Oct
20
- Li-ION BATTERY China
  Oct 20 - 21,2025
  Xiamen, China
Oct
20
- APAC (10th) Ni-Cr-Mn Stainless Steel & New Energy Conference 2025
  Oct 20 - 21,2025
  Xiamen, China

China Copper and its Products Import Value Rises 7.46% in January-March

SMM Events & Webinars

SMM LME Metals Seminar 2025

Li-ION BATTERY China

APAC (10th) Ni-Cr-Mn Stainless Steel & New Energy Conference 2025