In April 2026, China’s copper concentrate imports fell for the first time in five years.

Golden Ten Data Futures, May 9 — According to the latest data from the General Administration of Customs, in April 2026, China's imports of copper ore and concentrates reached 2.352 million physical tons, a significant year-on-year decrease of 19.57%. From January to April, the cumulative import volume was 9.915 million physical tons, down 0.8% compared to the same period last year. Since December 2020, China's cumulative year-on-year copper concentrate imports had maintained positive growth; this marks the first decline in more than five years.