Data from the Customs Statistics Online Query Platform showed that China's copper cathode imports totaled 307,228.23 mt in August 2025, down 8.17% MoM and up 11.14% YoY.
The DRC was the top origin, with 126,307.12 mt of copper cathode imported from the country during the month, down 11.55% MoM and up 26.49% YoY.
Russia was the second-largest origin, with 25,218.78 mt of copper cathode imported from the country during the month, down 17.56% MoM and up 173.10% YoY.
Below is a detailed breakdown of China's copper cathode imports in August 2025 based on data from the General Administration of Customs:
Source: General Administration of Customs
Note: 1. Includes unwrought copper cathode with copper content >99.9935%; unwrought other refined copper cathode; unwrought refined copper wire bars; unwrought refined copper cathode sections; unwrought refined copper billets; other unwrought refined copper.
2. Total imports also include data from some origins not listed in the table above.
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