SHANGHAI, Apr 14 (SMM) – Social inventories of copper cathode in south China’s Guangdong province extended their slide over the weekend amid decent consumption and limited arrivals.
SMM data showed that social inventories of copper cathode at major warehouses in Guangdong stood at 70,059 mt as of April 13, down 4,300 mt from Friday April 10.
The stocks declined for the fifth consecutive week as of April 10, falling 8,400 mt on the week to 74,400 mt.
![SHFE/LME price ratio unfavorable, market quiet [SMM Yangshan spot copper]](https://imgqn.smm.cn/usercenter/GfvuY20251217171708.jpg)
![Pre-holiday Stockpiling Winds Down Amid Rising Arrivals; Copper Social Inventory Buildup Continues [SMM Weekly Data]](https://imgqn.smm.cn/usercenter/KtfdC20251217171713.jpeg)
![Downstream restocking interest low, suppliers had to cut prices to sell; spot premiums fell notably [SMM South China spot copper]](https://imgqn.smm.cn/usercenter/CaDcj20251217171711.jpg)
