NBS: China's copper semis, cathode output falls further MoM in August

China's production of semi-finished copper products fell to around 1.97 million tonnes in August, down 8.2% from the same month last year, according to new data released by the National Bureau of Statistics.

The August figure also marked the lowest monthly output since July 2024. On a monthly basis, copper semis output declined for the second consecutive month, down by 5% from July, Mysteel's calculations based on NBS data show. Reduced output mainly reflected persistent pressure across the sector. Most copper semis producers,