Copper Cathode Rod Enterprises See Dual Inventory Buildup Amid Typhoon Bavi and Weak Demand

Published: Jul 10, 2026 13:44

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【SMM Copper Cathode Rod Flash】 This week, copper cathode rod enterprises saw simultaneous increases in inventory. Affected by the No. 9 super typhoon "Bavi" and the approaching weekend, manufacturers concentrated on picking up goods for stockpiling on Thursday, with raw material inventory up WoW. Downstream demand was weak and the pace of finished product pickups slowed, resulting in some inventory buildup in finished goods, presenting a dual inventory buildup scenario for both raw materials and finished products.

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