WBMS: Global Refined Copper Supply Deficit Reached 75,900 mt in February, 58,500 mt in January-February

Published: Apr 17, 2025 08:40

On Wednesday, April 16, the latest report from the World Bureau of Metal Statistics (WBMS) revealed that global refined copper production in February 2025 reached 2.3037 million mt, while consumption stood at 2.3796 million mt, resulting in a supply deficit of 75,900 mt.

From January to February 2025, global refined copper production totaled 4.6929 million mt, with consumption at 4.7514 million mt, leading to a supply deficit of 58,500 mt.

In February 2025, global copper concentrate production was 1.5428 million mt.

From January to February 2025, global copper concentrate production amounted to 3.1081 million mt.


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