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[Copper Cathode Customs Data] According to data from the General Administration of Customs, in July 2026, China imported 134,900 mt of copper cathode via Ordinary Trade, accounting for 55.04%; 81,900 mt via Entrepot Trade by Customs Special Control Area, accounting for 33.43%; 17,000 mt via processing trade with imported materials, accounting for 6.95%; 9,700 mt via processing trade with supplied materials, accounting for 3.96%; 1,300 mt via Entry and Exit Goods in Bonded Control Areas, accounting for 0.52%; and 300 mt via Border Trade, accounting for 0.11%.

[Copper Clad Laminate Customs Data] According to data from the General Adninistration of Customs, in July 2026, China's imports of coper clad laminate (HS code 74102110) were 4,091.67 mt, up 26.55% YoY and up 26.03% M. ; from January to July 2026, China's cumulative imports of coper clad laminate were 24,607.69 mt, up 6.89% YoY. In July 2026, China's exports of coper clad lamate were 8,905.19 mt, up 23.17% YoY and down 4.47% M; from January to July 2026, China's cumulative exports of coper clad lamate were 57,990.65 mt, up 12.58% YoY.

[Copper Anode Imports] According to data from the General Administration of Customs, in July 2026, China’s copper anode imports from Zambia were 28,500 mt, accounting for 37.23% of total imports, up 3.22% MoM and down 22.76% YoY. Copper anode imports from the DRC were 19,700 mt, accounting for 25.76%, down 17.66% MoM and up 99.68% YoY. Copper anode imports from South Africa were 6,800 mt, accounting for 8.93%, up 26.95% MoM and up 43.56% YoY.