China Copper Anode Import Data for August 2026

[Copper Clad Laminate Customs Data] According to data from the General Administration of Customs, in August 2026, China's copper clad laminate (HS code: 74102110) imports were 3,448.31 mt, up 0.91% YoY and down 15.72% MoM; cumulative imports from January to August 2026 were 28,055.99 mt, up 6.11% YoY. In August 2026, China's copper clad laminate exports were 9,204.78 mt, up 9.88% YoY and up 3.36% MoM; cumulative exports from January to August 2026 were 67,195.43 mt, up 12.20% YoY.

[Copper Anode Import Data] According to data from the General Administration of Customs, in August 2026, China imported 23,500 mt of copper anode from Zambia, accounting for 36.45% of total imports, down 17.56% MoM and down 17.28% YoY. Imports from the DRC totaled 14,900 mt, accounting for 23.13% of total imports, down 24.40% MoM and up 134.48% YoY. Imports from Malaysia totaled 5,400 mt, accounting for 8.38% of total imports, up 110.25% MoM and up 2,441.61% YoY.

[Copper Anode Customs Data] According to data from the General Administration of Customs, in August 2026, China imported 39,000 mt of copper anode under Ordinary Trade, 21,000 mt under processing trade with imported materials, 2,900 mt as Entry and Exit Goods in Bonded Control Areas, and 1,600 mt as Entrepot Trade by Customs Special Control Area.