BusinessPhoto: Mint MarketsChina Faces Copper Shortage as Buyers Compete Amid Tight Supply
Copper buyers in China are urgently seeking physical copper as spot premiums in Shanghai surged to 2,100 yuan per ton, the highest since 2021. Production cuts by Chinese smelters and limited imports from Africa and Russia have tightened supplies. Futures show a steep backwardation, with December copper trading $900 per ton above January. The Yangshan premium for imported copper also hit a record $210 per ton, reflecting strong domestic demand.
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