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China’s Refined Copper Exports Record a Surge in Early 2025
China's refined copper exports recorded a significant surge in January and February 2025, thanks to the opening of an arbitrage window that boosted international trade. According to Chinese customs data, total exports in the first two months of the year reached 49,465...
Growth of Aluminum Wire and Cable Exports from China in the First Two Months of 2025
According to customs data, in January and February 2025, China exported a total of 38,900 tons of aluminum wire and cable, registering a 3.6 percent increase over the same period last year. This result represents a solid start, despite the period traditionally being...
Ferrous Scrap Market Performance in February
February saw an increase in demand for scrap by most steel mills, leading to a rise in quotations of around 10 euros per ton, with peaks of up to 15 euros in some cases. The uncertainty still characterizing the steel market has prompted many companies in the sector to...
China and Antimony: Stop Exports to Europe and Soaring Prices
China has completely halted antimony exports to European Union (EU) countries since last October, customs data released Thursday confirmed. This decision, made by the world's largest supplier of the metal, triggered a global price surge, putting pressure on the...