Copper Billet Industry to Gradually Enter Traditional Consumption Off-Season in May

Published: May 11, 2026 10:44

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[SMM Brass Billet News Flash] According to SMM, China's copper billet industry is expected to gradually enter the traditional consumption off-season in May. Downstream demand from sectors such as refrigeration and home appliances is expected to weaken further, and orders from traditional markets such as sanitary ware and hardware are unlikely to see significant improvement.

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