Transactions in the Copper Bar Market Were Mainly Driven by Rigid Demand

Published: Mar 20, 2026 11:54

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[SMM Brass Bar Bulletin] According to SMM, affected by price fluctuations, copper billet enterprises mostly adopted a strategy of restocking when prices were low on the raw material side to control procurement costs; downstream enterprises maintained a procurement pace of purchasing as needed, with relatively cautious sentiment toward picking up goods. As a major brass billet production hub in China, Ningbo saw enterprise production and shipment pace remain stable, with a moderate overall market trading atmosphere, though wait-and-see sentiment increased.

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