US Copper Imports Fall Sharply in August and Exports Grow

Published: Oct 9, 2017 11:40

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Copper cathode imports by the US were 53,283,794 kg in August, much lower than July’s 90,760,617 kg. Total imports were 532,332,388 kg during January-August.

SHANGHAI, Oct. 9 (SMM) - Copper cathode imports by the US were 53,283,794 kg in August, much lower than July’s 90,760,617 kg, according to Commerce Department. Total imports were 532,332,388 kg during January-August.

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The country’s copper cathode exports were 4,495,147 kg in August, compared to 3,537,064 kg in July. Total exports were 42,791,083 kg during January-August.

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