SMM Forecast of Copper Semis Import and Export in March

Published: Mar 17, 2023 14:05
Source: SMM
Looking forward to March, domestic consumption has entered the peak season.

SHANGHAI, Mar 17 (SMM) - Looking forward to March, domestic consumption has entered the peak season. With the government vigorously promoting consumption, domestic demand will increase in March, which will drive an increase in imports. However, the recovery of overseas consumption would be slow, thus the export volume is expected to remain at a low level and will not increase significantly.


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