Copper Cathode Rod Inventories Show Divergent Trends, Operating Rates Expected to Decline

Published: Apr 24, 2026 10:08

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【SMM Copper Cathode Rod News Flash】Copper cathode rod enterprise inventories showed divergent trends, with raw material procurement mainly based on demand, leading to a slight decline in raw material inventories; downstream cargo pick-up slowed down, pushing finished product inventories to rise. Looking ahead, pre-holiday order continuity remained weak and downstream stocking willingness was insufficient, and the operating rate of copper cathode rod is expected to further decline next week.

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