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GACC: China’s February Copper Cathode Imports Fell 33.28% YoY, Breakdown Data at a Glance

Data released by the online query platform of customs statistics showed that China’s copper cathode imports in February 2026 were 203,588.22 mt, down 18.78% MoM and down 33.28% YoY. The DRC was the ...
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Geopolitical Conflicts Reshape Prebaked Anode Exports; SE Asia Demand Supports Full-Year Growth 【SMM Analysis】

Amid this structural adjustment in global regional demand, with gains in some markets offsetting declines in others, China’s prebaked anode exports can offset the pressure from weakening demand in ...
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General Administration of Customs: China’s Refined Tin Imports Fell 28.86% MoM in January, Breakdown of Detailed Data

D ata released by the online customs statistics query platform showed that China’s refined tin imports were 1,101.12 mt in January 2026, down 28.86% MoM and down 52.82% YoY. Indonesia was the largest ...
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General Administration of Customs: China’s Refined Tin Imports in February Increased 96.91% MoM, Breakdown Data Overview

Data released by the online query platform for customs statistics showed that China’s refined tin imports in February 2026 were 2,168.2 mt, up 96.91% MoM and 16.02% YoY. Indonesia was the largest ...
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Impact of Hormuz Blockade on China's Aluminum Wire and Cable Exports to the Middle East [SMM Analysis]

Based on China’s 2025 aluminum wire and cable export data to the Middle East, Saudi Arabia was the largest export destination in the region, with annual exports of 9,426.752 mt, accounting for 31.88 o ...
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General Administration of Customs: China’s January Imports of Tin Ore and Concentrates Rose 1.08% MoM, Breakdown Data at a Glance

Data released by the online query platform for customs statistics showed that China imported 17,800.53 mt of tin ore and concentrates in January 2026, up 1.08% MoM and up 80.96% YoY. Myanmar was the ...
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General Administration of Customs: China’s February Imports of Tin Ore and Concentrates up 95.88% YoY, Breakdown Data Overview

Data released by the online query platform of customs statistics showed that China’s imports of tin ore and concentrates were 17,143.88 mt in February 2026, down 3.69% MoM and up 95.88% YoY. Myanmar ...
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General Administration of Customs: A Breakdown of China’s February Copper Ore and Concentrates Imports, Down 11.93% MoM

Data released by the online query platform for customs statistics showed that China imported 2,310,344.42 mt of copper ore and concentrates in February 2026, down 11.93% MoM and up 5.96% YoY. Chile ...
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General Administration of Customs: China’s January Imports of Copper Ore and Its Concentrates Rose 4.02 YoY, Breakdown Data at a Glance

D ata released by the online query platform of customs statistics showed that China’s imports of copper ore and its concentrates in January 2026 were 2,623,162.74 mt, down 3.00% MoM and up 4.02% YoY.
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General Administration of Customs: China’s January Copper Cathode Imports Fell 15.89% MoM, Breakdown of Detailed Data

Data released by the online query platform for customs statistics showed that China’s copper cathode imports in January 2026 were 250,668.58 mt, down 15.89% MoM and down 15.64% YoY. The DRC was the ...
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Guangdong's First Standalone ESS Project Linked to Offshore Wind Grid

On March 14, the Zhanjiang Xuwen 200 MW/400 MWh standalone shared ESS power station project, built by Energy China Guangdong Electric Power Design Ins ...
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Geopolitical Conflicts Reshape the Export Landscape of Prebaked Anodes, with Southeast Asian Demand Underpinning Full-Year Growth [SMM Analysis]

Limited Impact on China's Prebaked Anode Export Trade, While Middle Eastern Smelters Faced Pressure in Securing Supply China is the world's largest producer and exporter of prebaked anode, and the ...