Investment Rating - The report rates the non-ferrous metals industry as "Positive" [2] Core Insights - The next factor stimulating copper consumption growth after energy transition is anticipated to be the expansion in new economic sectors, particularly in regions like India and Southeast Asia [2][3] - The report highlights that the demand for copper from the renewable energy sector is not over; rather, the growth rate is slowing down, with projections indicating a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13% for electric vehicles, 12% for solar installations, and 6% for wind installations from 2024 to 2030 [6][8] - The report emphasizes the importance of embracing electrification across various sectors, including transportation, construction, and industry, which will significantly drive copper demand [9][10] Summary by Sections Energy Transition and Copper Demand - The report discusses the current state of copper demand driven by renewable energy, noting that actual sales and installations in 2023 exceeded expectations, with growth rates of 34% for electric vehicles, 65% for solar, and 138% for wind [3][6] - It forecasts that the share of copper demand from the renewable energy sector will increase from 11% in 2023 to 25% by 2030 [6][8] New Economic Sectors - The report identifies AI data centers as a rapidly growing sector, predicting that copper demand in this area will reach 502,000 tons by 2030, driven by increased power density and cooling needs [17][18] - The low-altitude economy, including drones and eVTOLs, is highlighted as a significant growth area, with projections indicating substantial copper demand from these technologies [21][30] Regional Insights - India is projected to see a 14% growth in copper demand in 2023, driven by construction, infrastructure, and electric vehicle sales [33][34] - Southeast Asia's copper demand is expected to increase by over 70% by 2030, supported by a GDP growth rate of 6-7% [37][39]
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Minmetals Securities·2024-11-12 09:41