Suppliers Cut Prices for Shipments, Spot Premiums Edged Down [SMM North China Spot Copper]

Published: Apr 23, 2026 11:13

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Today, #1 copper cathode spot prices in North China against the front-month contract were reported at an average discount of 220 yuan/mt to a discount of 140 yuan/mt, with the average price down 10 yuan/mt from the previous trading day. The average transaction price was 102,605 yuan/mt, up 590 yuan/mt from the previous trading day.

SMM April 23 News:

#1 copper cathode spot prices in North China against the front-month contract were reported at an average discount of 220 yuan/mt to a discount of 140 yuan/mt, with the average price down 10 yuan/mt from the previous trading day. The average transaction price was 102,605 yuan/mt, up 590 yuan/mt from the previous trading day. As the month-end period approached, some suppliers cut prices to clear inventory, and spot premiums in the market continued to weaken. The purchasing sentiment for copper cathode in North China was 1.37, up 0.06 from the previous trading day, while the shipments sentiment was 2.48, up 0.36 from the previous trading day ().

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