China's CCL Customs Data, April 2026

According to data from the General Administration of Customs, China's copper plate/sheet and strip exports in April 2026 totaled 12,246.37 mt, up 5.46% MoM and up 14.01% YoY. From January to April, China's cumulative copper plate/sheet and strip exports reached 45,487.58 mt, up 16.14% YoY cumulatively.

In April 2026, China's copper plate/sheet and strip exports maintained robust growth, reaching 12,246 mt for the month, up 14.01% YoY, covering 100 destination countries and regions. Vietnam, South Korea, and Taiwan, China remained the top three markets, accounting for approximately 31% combined; exports to Vietnam were up 27.0% YoY, South Korea saw a modest increase of 3.1%, and Taiwan, China was down 12.1% YoY. Exports to Malaysia and the US were up 27.4% and 22.9% YoY respectively, while Germany, Indonesia, and India also registered varying degrees of positive growth. Only Japan and Thailand pulled back slightly, with the overall market presenting a diversified growth pattern.

The following table shows the ferrous and nonferrous metals movement on the SHFE and DCE on 20 May , 2026