SHANGHAI, Jul. 24 (SMM) - The average operating rate at domestic copper plate/sheet, strip and foil plants is expected to fall slightly to 70.01% in July, SMM predicts based on a survey.

Spot Copper Concentrate TCs Stabilize as Smelters Hold Sufficient Raw Materials, SMM Reports

About 71% of them see orders hold flat at June’s in July. Some reported steady orders, and said they will maintain production at current level until the latter half of the year.

Tongguan Copper Foil Sales Revenue and Profit Hit Record in H1

Some 29% see orders decreasing in July as consumption softens. 

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