General Administration of Customs: China's March Copper Ore Imports Up MoM, Ore Supply Tightness Unchanged

Published: Apr 21, 2026 18:51

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According to data from the online query platform of the General Administration of Customs, China's imports of copper ore and concentrates in March 2026 totaled 2,629,996.23 mt, up 13.84% MoM and 9.99% YoY. Shipments from major supplying countries such as Chile, Peru, and Mongolia all increased to varying degrees. However, spot copper concentrate TCs in China remained at low levels, and the tight ore supply situation continued.

Below is the supply breakdown from major source countries for China's copper ore imports since March 2020:

Data source: General Administration of Customs (Wenhua Composite)

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