Copper Prices Retreat Post-Delivery, Market Activity Remains Sluggish

Published: Dec 16, 2025 11:40

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[SMM North China Spot Copper Market] After delivery, copper prices pulled back, and downstream users made some just-in-time procurement. However, on one hand, the accumulated finished product inventories from previous processing are still being digested; on the other hand, downstream users still maintain a wait-and-see sentiment towards copper prices. As a result, market activity has not significantly recovered, and spot premiums at low levels.

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