Chile's exports of copper and copper ore to China both pulled back in March.

Data released by Chilean Customs showed that Chile's copper exports in March reached 182,338 mt, with exports to China totaling 33,496 mt. Chile's exports of copper ore and concentrate in March amounted to 1,304,782 mt, with exports to China reaching 810,135 mt. In the first two months of this year, Chile's copper production declined MoM, and exports to China also experienced a pullback.

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