Copper Inventories in China Rise 5,300 mt WoW, Total at 117,200 mt as of July 27, 2026

Published: Jul 27, 2026 13:19

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[SMM Copper Social Inventory Flash] As of July 27, 2026, social inventories of copper cathode in SMM's major domestic regions rose by 5,300 mt WoW from the previous Monday (July 20) to 117,200 mt, with total inventories down 3,100 mt YoY. By region, in Shanghai, arrivals of domestic copper and imported cargoes increased, while weak downstream consumption led to inventory accumulation; in Guangdong, arrivals rebounded and sluggish end-use consumption pushed inventories higher.

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