On May 23 (Friday), Polish Finance Minister Andrzej Domanski stated that under the new system, Poland's copper ore mining tax would be reduced starting next year.

   The latest data from the General Administration of Customs (GAC) indicates that in April 2025, China's imports of copper scrap and shredded copper scrap showed a trend of "MoM recovery but YoY contraction," with monthly imports reaching 204,700 mt, up 7.92% MoM but down 9.46% YoY. From January to April, cumulative imports totaled 777,000 mt, a slight YoY decrease of 0.81% (HS code 74040000).

SMM Analysis: According to data from the General Administration of Customs, China's copper foil imports in April 2025 were approximately 8,117.83 mt, up 9.68% YoY and down 3.90% MoM. From January to April 2025, China's cumulative copper foil imports were approximately 30,383.57 mt, up 3.45% YoY...

According to data from the General Administration of Customs, China exported 235,200 mt and 269,300 mt of wire and cable in March and April 2025, respectively, up 54.8% MoM and 14.5% MoM, and up 22.23% YoY and 21.7% YoY. From January to April, China's cumulative exports of wire and cable reached 915,700 mt, representing a cumulative YoY growth rate of 12.79%. Among them, copper wire and cable exports stood at 108,200 mt and 135,800 mt in March and April, respectively, up 47.59% MoM and 25.42% MoM,

[SMM Analysis: China's Copper Foil Customs Details in April 2025 - Imports and Exports Declined WoW] According to data from the General Administration of Customs, China's copper foil imports reached approximately 8,117.83 mt in April 2025, up 9.68% YoY, down 3.90% WoW. From January to April 2025, China's cumulative copper foil imports amounted to approximately 30,383.57 mt, up 3.45% YoY...

[SMM Analysis: Copper Wire and Cable Exports Hit New High in April, US Orders Fall Out of Top Three] According to data from the General Administration of Customs, China exported 235,200 mt and 269,300 mt of wire and cable in March and April 2025 respectively, up 54.8% MoM and 14.5% MoM, and up 22.23% YoY and 21.7% YoY. From January to April, China's cumulative exports of wire and cable reached 915,700 mt, representing a cumulative year-on-year increase of 12.79%. Among them, copper wire and cable exports were 108,200 mt in March and...