伦铜价格创历史新高！注销仓单暴增802％，铜精矿供应增量腰斩

Core Viewpoint - Recent strong upward movement in copper futures prices, with LME three-month copper reaching a historical high of $11,540 per ton on December 3, reflecting a cumulative increase of 31% since 2025 [2][12] Market Dynamics - The macroeconomic environment is characterized by a loose monetary policy, a tight balance in fundamentals, and structural inventory issues, which have created a positive feedback loop for price increases [2][12] - The first-time breach of 90,000 yuan per ton for Shanghai copper futures, with a peak of 91,450 yuan per ton on December 4, indicates strong market sentiment [2][12] Supply and Demand Factors - The rise in copper prices is driven by increased consumption from emerging sectors such as AI computing power, energy storage, photovoltaics, wind power, and electric vehicles, with an annual increase in global copper demand of nearly 800,000 tons [3][14] - Supply bottlenecks have been exacerbated by production disruptions at major mines in Indonesia, Chile, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, leading to a negative growth rate in annual mineral output [3][15] - The COMEX-LME premium remains significant, with an average of $330 per ton, despite a drop in the third and fourth quarters [3][14] Inventory Changes - As of December 3, registered LME copper warehouse receipts decreased by 32.3% year-on-year, while canceled receipts surged by 802.78%, indicating a sharp reduction in available spot copper [4][15] - The shift in market structure from contango to backwardation has amplified price elasticity, driven by concerns over local inventory shortages in Asia [4][16] Future Outlook - The ongoing demand growth in sectors such as electric vehicles and renewable energy is expected to continue driving copper consumption, with potential supply shortages anticipated post-2025 [5][17] - Analysts suggest that the current copper price trends are influenced by macroeconomic factors, fundamental supply-demand dynamics, and market sentiment, particularly in light of Federal Reserve interest rate expectations [7][20] - Investment strategies should focus on trend-following approaches, given the long-term nature of supply constraints and emerging industry growth [8][19]