US copper futures fell 2.4 percent early on Wednesday, pressured by worries about demand after top consumer China took more measures to tighten monetary policy, although analysts said strong data later this week could build momentum in the market.

Benchmark copper for March delivery fell 8.10 cents, or 2.35 percent, to $3.366 per lb by 10:23 am (1523 GMT) on the New York Mercantile Exchange's COMEX division. Ranging $3.47 to $3.36. COMEX estimated futures volume at 15,004 lots by 10:00 am ES.

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