China Copper Imports Drop to Lowest in 19 Months as Exports Gain

Imports of refined copper by China, the biggest user, declined in February to the lowest level in 19 months, while exports rose for a sixth month.

Inbound shipments were 214,949 metric tons last month, the lowest since July 2011, data from the General Administration of Customs showed today. Exports expanded to 38,569 tons, the highest since May, from 26,213 tons in January, data compiled by Bloomberg showed.