Refined Copper Imports by China Increase as Exports Extend Gain

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Imports of refined copper by China, the biggest user, rose in March from the lowest level in 19 months, while exports expanded for a seventh month.

Inbound shipments were 218,823 metric tons, data from the General Administration of Customs showed today. That was percent 1.8 higher than 214,949 tons arrivals in February, according to Bloomberg calculations based on customs data. Exports climbed to 60,642 tons from 38,569 tons a month earlier, the data showed.