铜行业周报（20251229-20260102）：2025年12月电线电缆企业开工率创近6年同期新低-20260104

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the non-ferrous metals sector [6] Core Viewpoints - Short-term copper prices are fluctuating, but supply-demand tightness in 2026 is expected to support upward price movement [1] - The report highlights a significant drop in the operating rate of cable enterprises, reaching a six-year low in December 2025, which may suppress demand despite rising copper prices [1][3] - The report anticipates continued upward pressure on copper prices due to tightening supply and improving demand [4] Supply and Demand Summary - Supply: - China's copper smelting capacity growth may be limited due to regulatory measures [1] - December 2025 saw a 7.5% year-on-year increase in China's electrolytic copper production, totaling 1.1781 million tons [3][64] - The price difference between refined copper and scrap copper decreased by 840 RMB/ton, indicating a tighter supply of scrap [2][58] - Demand: - The operating rate of cable enterprises was reported at 60.75%, down 5.96 percentage points week-on-week [3][76] - Air conditioning production is expected to increase by 11% year-on-year in January 2026, indicating potential demand growth [3][92] Inventory Summary - Domestic copper social inventory increased by 23.4% week-on-week, while LME copper inventory decreased by 7.4% [2][26] - As of December 31, 2025, global copper inventory across major exchanges totaled 789,000 tons, up 10.2% from the previous week [2][26] Futures Market Summary - The active copper contract on SHFE saw a 15.9% decrease in open interest, indicating reduced trading activity [4][34] - COMEX non-commercial net long positions increased by 3.5%, reflecting a bullish sentiment among traders [4][34] Investment Recommendations - The report recommends stocks such as Zijin Mining, Western Mining, and Luoyang Molybdenum, suggesting a positive outlook for these companies in the context of rising copper prices [4]