China copper premiums hit seven-yr high on tight stocks, VAT issue | Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide
Copper premiums in China have spiked to their highest in more than seven years as an administrative issue over value-added tax (VAT) on imports exacerbates tight supply amid decade-low inventories in the world’s biggest consumer of the metal. The premium for physical copper over Shanghai Futures Exchange (ShFE) prices SMM-CU-PND stood at 1,225 yuan ($191.71) ...