In September Russia exported 65.8 thousand tons of refined copper, down by 2.5% MoM, but up by 78% YoY.
Deliveries to China dropped to 7 thousand tons from 17.3 thousand tons in August. Germany increased imports of copper by 28%, to 7.7 thousand tons. The share of the Netherlands was 62%, or 41 thousand tons.
In 9 months exports totaled 507.4 thousand tons, up by 6% YoY.
In monetary terms since the start of the year the exports have decreased by 2%.
Export price in September fell from $5.7 to $5.6 per kg. (Ukrainian metal)