Export Performance of Copper Plate/Sheet and Strip by Category in April

Published: May 20, 2026 16:22

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In April, China's copper plate/sheet and strip exports showed structural divergence. Copper strip was up 15.6% YoY, accounting for nearly 70% of the total and remaining the core export driver. Brass strip and cupronickel strip were up 9.0% and 25.0% YoY respectively, both rebounding MoM, with brass strip showing a notable MoM increase. Bronze strip and other categories still posted positive YoY growth, but pulled back MoM due to short-term order pace fluctuations. Overall, mainstream categories all maintained YoY growth, while MoM performance diverged due to differences in order pace.

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