The International Copper Study Group (ICSG) said in its monthly report the global refined copper market was short 51,000 tonnes in July 2026, narrowing from a 74,000-tonne deficit in June. ICSG said cumulative supply showed a 32,000-tonne surplus for Jan–Jul 2026, versus a 157,000-tonne surplus in the same period a year earlier. July refined copper production totaled 2.41 mln tonnes and consumption 2.46 mln tonnes.

2026-09-24

The International Copper Study Group (ICSG) said in its monthly report the global refined copper market was short 51,000 tonnes in July 2026, narrowing from a 74,000-tonne deficit in June. ICSG said cumulative supply showed a 32,000-tonne surplus for Jan–Jul 2026, versus a 157,000-tonne surplus in the same period a year earlier. July refined copper production totaled 2.41 mln tonnes and consumption 2.46 mln tonnes.