Trafigura Snaps Up Copper in Asia as China Faces Supply Crunch

Bloomberg Markets7 November 2026, 08:00 UTCPeople's Republic of China

Trafigura Group has been buying large volumes of copper to boost sales into Asia as local supplies run low, adding to a scramble for metal that’s pushed regional premiums for spot cargoes to record highs.

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