Copper cathode Supply Tightness Lifts CIF Shanghai Premiums

Published: Jul 7, 2026 14:19

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[SMM USD Copper Market] Due to tight arrivals of spot USD copper at Chinese ports from July to August, suppliers have been holding prices firm with strong sentiment, and copper cathode CIF Shanghai premiums have been rising recently. However, current downstream acceptance is weak, and actual transactions are relatively limited.

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