H1 China's copper plate/sheet and strip exports recorded a cumulative YoY increase of 18.02%.

Published: Jul 23, 2026 14:12

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In H1 2026, China's copper plate/sheet and strip exports continued the strong momentum seen since 2025, with each month maintaining double-digit positive YoY growth, and overall exhibiting a pace of "strong start before Chinese New Year, accelerated surge after the holiday, and continuous volume expansion in Q2." From January to June, China's copper plate/sheet and strip industry achieved a cumulative YoY growth of 18.02%, laying a solid foundation for high growth throughout the year. With the continuous enhancement of international market recognition and the expansion pace of overseas new energy installations and power grid infrastructure investment, the prosperity of copper plate/sheet and strip exports will stay high in H2.

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