October exports of copper cathode from China were 16,200 metric tonne, a decrease of 11.06% from the previous month and a rise of 73.95% from the previous year.
With an increase of 18.35% year over year, the total volume of exports from Jan to Oct was 251,700 metric tonne.
Following the National Day holidays, the import window reopened, and domestic smelters’ exports—which primarily involve long-term contracts—have stabilised at a neutral level.