Copper prices fell sharply, with some downstream buyers making small restocking purchases, but overall trading remained sluggish [SMM South China Spot Copper]

With the Chinese New Year approaching, the market is entering the holiday period [SMM North China Spot Copper].

Democratic Republic of Congo's Copper Exports Increase by Nearly 10%, LME Copper and SHFE Copper Close Sharply Lower Overnight [SMM Copper Morning Meeting Minutes]

Downstream buyers have largely completed restocking, but suppliers are still holding prices firm for shipments. [SMM South China Spot Copper]

Imported copper cargoes arriving at Shanghai ports led to a significant inventory buildup, and the SHFE copper market continued to be sluggish. [SMM Shanghai Spot Copper]