Copper plate/sheet and strip exports performed well, with exports up 19.84% YoY in April [SMM Analysis]

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   According to data from the General Administration of Customs, in April 2025, China's domestic copper plate/sheet and strip exports reached 10,741 mt, up 1.87% MoM and 19.84% YoY. As of April, cumulative exports of copper plate/sheet and strip in China totaled 39,166 mt, representing a cumulative YoY increase of 6.86%.

       In April 2025, China's copper plate/sheet and strip performed remarkably in the international market, with exports reaching 10,741 mt, a significant YoY increase of 19.85%. These exports covered 97 countries and regions. In terms of export destinations, South Korea, Vietnam, and Taiwan, China ranked among the top, with export volumes of 1,415 mt, 1,157 mt, and 985 mt, respectively. Notably, although Malaysia and Canada ranked sixth and tenth in export volume, their YoY growth rates were particularly prominent, reaching as high as 99.6% and 46.5%, respectively. In stark contrast, the US saw a decline of 28.8% in imports YoY. Overall, China's copper plate/sheet and strip exports showed positive performance, with a continuous optimization of the export layout.

      China's export trade modes for copper plate/sheet and strip exhibit distinct structural characteristics. Processing with Imported Materials dominated, with an export volume of 7,381 mt, accounting for a high 68.72% and serving as the leading mode. Processing Trade with Supplied Materials followed, with an export volume of 1,728 mt, accounting for 16.08%. Ordinary Trade had an export volume of 973 mt, accounting for 9.06%. Each trade mode played its role in copper plate/sheet and strip exports, collectively shaping the overall trade landscape.