Specifically, in June 2025, the structure of import sources underwent adjustments. Thailand continued to hold the position as China's largest importer of copper scrap and shredded copper scrap, with imports reaching 26,200 mt, accounting for 14.31% of the total. This represented a 23.56% increase MoM and a 140.33% increase YoY. The US, once a major importer, slipped to third place in May and further fell to 21st place in June, with monthly imports of only 2,000 mt, accounting for just 1.09% of the total. This represented an 85.73% decrease MoM and a 94.33% decrease YoY. In June, Japan's exports of copper scrap and shredded copper scrap to China reached 25,400 mt, representing a 27.92% increase MoM and a 19.83% increase YoY, and ranking second in terms of China's total imports. Spain's exports to China in June reached 11,000 mt, representing a 0.9% decrease MoM and a 74.6% increase YoY, ranking third.