SHANGHAI, Mar 21 (SMM) – In the first quarter of 2023, Daye Hongsheng will actively ramp up its production, and most domestic smelters are still enthusiastic about production, boosted by lucrative profits. It is expected that the domestic copper cathode supply will remain in a surplus in the first quarter, but the surplus will be mild as imports will drop sharply amid closed import window. The inflows of imported copper were limited, and domestic smelters were keen on exports for profits, which reduced copper supply. Meanwhile, consumption showed seasonal recovery, driving copper stocks to fall in March. Coupled with expectations for slower US interest rate hike, copper prices are expected to run strongly in March.

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