# China’s refined copper output set for slowest growth in decades, analysts say

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- Reuters, 2026-09-28 10:30 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/chinas-refined-copper-output-track-lowest-growth-decades-this-year-analysts-say-2026-09-28/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6aba41b90d8e5c0001b6e687

> China’s refined copper production is expected to post its weakest growth in decades this year, analysts said, as smelters face difficulties securing feedstock and lower sulphuric acid prices erode the profitability of processing.