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The latest data released by the Shanghai Futures Exchange indicated that during the week of June 13, SHFE copper inventories dropped back slightly, with weekly inventories increasing by 5.08% to 101,943 mt. International copper inventories increased by 299 mt to 11,373 mt.
Last week, COMEX copper inventories continued to increase, with the latest inventory level reaching 196,046 mt, hitting a nearly seven-year high.
Note: Generally speaking, a continuous decline in inventories at domestic and overseas exchanges will support futures prices, while the opposite will have a bearish impact on futures prices.
Comparison of Copper Inventories at the Three Major Exchanges Since 2023
The following are the copper inventory data at the three major exchanges since June 2025: (Unit: mt)
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