China Copper Imports Rise as Exports Expand for Fifth Month

Refined-copper imports by China, the biggest consumer, gained 1.8 percent in January ahead of a seasonal pick-up in demand as exports climbed for a fifth month.

Inbound shipments were 243,174 metric tons last month, compared with 238,828 tons in December, according to data e-mailed by the General Administration of Customs today. Exports climbed for a fifth month to 26,213 tons from 25,486 tons in December, data compiled by Bloomberg showed.