Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - The investment rating for copper is neutral, with an expected price fluctuation range of 81,600 yuan/ton to 86,600 yuan/ton this week. The recommendation for arbitrage is to hold off, and for options, it is to short put [6]. Group 2: Core Viewpoints - Previously, due to favorable macro - factors, strong precious metal prices, and frequent disruptions at overseas mines, copper prices rose. Now, with the temporary decline of precious metal prices and smelters seeking to break the low processing fees at the LME conference, a potential TC price rebound may pressure copper prices. So, a neutral view is taken on copper prices [6]. Group 3: Summary by Related Catalogs Market News and Important Data - **Futures Market**: On October 22, 2025, the opening price of the main Shanghai copper futures contract was 85,300 yuan/ton, and the closing price was 85,420 yuan/ton, a 0.02% increase from the previous trading day. The overnight closing price was 85,380 yuan/ton, a 0.05% decrease from the afternoon closing price [1]. - **Spot Market**: On the morning of the previous day, spot copper sellers lowered their premium quotes. Mainstream flat - copper was quoted at a premium of around 400 yuan/ton, and some brands dropped to 320 - 340 yuan/ton. The procurement and sales sentiment indices increased. Sellers were eager to sell to lock in profits [2]. Important Information Summary - **US Government Situation**: The US government shutdown has lasted 22 days, and it may continue until November and exceed the 35 - day record. As of October 21, the US federal government debt exceeded 38 trillion US dollars [3]. - **Mine End**: Peru's Ministry of Energy and Mines approved the Tía María copper mine project of Southern Copper. The project is 25% complete and is expected to start production in late 2026 or early 2027, with an annual output of 120,000 tons of copper [3]. - **Smelting and Import**: In September 2025, China's copper scrap imports were 184,100 tons, a 14.8% year - on - year increase. From January to September, imports were 1.699 million tons, a 1.4% increase. In October, imports may decline, and the pressure to increase imports in the fourth quarter is high [4]. - **Consumption**: In September 2025, China's exports of unforged copper and copper products were 95,869 tons, a 26.0% year - on - year increase. Last week, the operating rates of refined copper rods and copper cables rebounded but were still below pre - holiday levels and significantly lower than the same period last year. High copper prices continued to suppress downstream demand, and downstream companies were still hesitant [5]. - **Inventory and Warehouse Receipts**: LME warehouse receipts decreased by 25 tons to 136,850 tons. SHFE warehouse receipts decreased by 1,125 tons to 36,553 tons. On October 20, the domestic electrolytic copper spot inventory was 186,600 tons, an increase of 9,100 tons from the previous week [5]. Price and Basis Data - **Spot (Premium and Discount)**: For SMM's 1 copper, the premium was 30 on October 23, 2025, compared to 50 on October 22, 90 on October 16, and 60 on September 23. Different types of copper (premium, flat, and wet - process) and other indicators also showed corresponding changes [25][27]. - **Inventory**: LME inventory was 136,850 tons on October 23, SHFE inventory was 110,240 tons, and COMEX inventory was 313,817 tons. SHFE warehouse receipts were 36,553 tons, and the proportion of LME cancelled warehouse receipts was 7.15% [28]. - **Arbitrage and Other Indicators**: There were changes in indicators such as CU2601 - CU2511, CU2512 - CU2511, CU12/AL12, CU12/ZN12, import profit, and the Shanghai - London ratio (main contract) [29].

Core Viewpoint - Recent fluctuations in copper prices are driven by supply disruptions, structural demand surges, and macroeconomic and policy influences, with prices remaining at a 15-month high as of October 22 [2][3]. Group 1: Factors Driving Copper Price Increase - Supply-side constraints are significant, with mining accidents leading to production halts, such as the complete shutdown of Indonesia's Grasberg mine, which accounts for 3% of global output. This has resulted in a projected global copper production growth rate of only 1.4% by 2025, significantly lower than the demand growth rate of 3% [5]. - Structural demand surges are primarily driven by the renewable energy sector. For instance, the copper usage in electric vehicles is 83 kg per vehicle, four times that of traditional fuel vehicles, with global sales expected to exceed 30 million units by 2025, leading to an additional copper demand of over 200,000 tons. Additionally, solar power installations require 500 tons of copper per gigawatt, translating to a demand increase of 300,000 tons from 596 GW of new installations [5]. - Macroeconomic and policy factors include a 25 basis point interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve in September, which has weakened the dollar and enhanced the financial attributes of commodities. Geopolitical tensions and trade distortions, such as tariffs, have also influenced copper inventory movements, with COMEX copper trading at a premium of $683 per ton over LME copper [6]. Group 2: Future Price Outlook - Short-term projections for copper prices (by Q4 2025) suggest a trading range of $9,800 to $11,000 per ton for LME copper, influenced by U.S.-China policies and the pace of mine restarts. A potential tariff escalation or inventory accumulation could push prices down to a support level of 83,000 yuan per ton [8]. - In the medium term (2026), if the copper supply gap persists, forecasts indicate a global shortage expanding to between 87,000 tons (UBS) and 300,000 tons (Citi), with price averages potentially rising to $11,000 to $12,000 per ton. Catalysts for this increase may include the implementation of China's "anti-involution" policies, growth in AI infrastructure, and continued interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve [8]. - Long-term projections suggest that declining ore grades and insufficient capital expenditures, combined with surging demand from AI and renewable energy sectors, could see prices exceed $12,000 to $15,000 per ton by 2027, although economic recession or technological substitution risks should be monitored [8].

Core Insights - The current spot price for 1 electrolytic copper in Shanghai is quoted at 84,955.00 CNY/ton, which is at a discount of 465.0 CNY/ton compared to the futures main contract price of 85,420.00 CNY/ton [1] - The futures market saw the main copper contract close at 85,420.00 CNY/ton on October 22, with a slight decline of 0.13%, and a trading volume of 112,173 lots [2] - The London Metal Exchange (LME) reported a copper registered warehouse receipt of 127,575 tons, with a decrease in canceled receipts by 525 tons, leading to a total copper inventory of 136,850 tons, down by 300 tons [3] Market Analysis - According to a report from Jianxin Futures, the domestic copper market is experiencing inventory accumulation while overseas markets are seeing inventory depletion. Although domestic demand during the peak season is slightly below expectations, the fundamentals remain supportive due to reduced production from domestic smelters caused by raw material shortages and positive demand outlooks from the power grid and automotive sectors towards the end of the year [4]

Report Industry Investment Rating - Copper: Neutral [7] - Arbitrage: Suspended [7] - Options: short put@81000 yuan/ton [7] Core Viewpoints - Previously, due to favorable macro - factors, the strengthening of precious metal prices, and frequent interference events at overseas mines, copper prices rose. Now, with the temporary decline of precious metal prices and smelters seeking to break the low processing fees, if the TC price rebounds, it may suppress copper prices. The copper price is currently treated with a neutral view, and the expected price range next week is between 81,600 yuan/ton and 86,600 yuan/ton [7] Summary by Relevant Catalogs Market News and Important Data Futures Quotes - On October 20, 2025, the main contract of Shanghai copper opened at 84,660 yuan/ton and closed at 85,380 yuan/ton, a 1.17% increase from the previous trading day's close. The night - session contract opened at 85,220 yuan/ton and closed at 85,670 yuan/ton, a 0.34% increase from the afternoon close [1] Spot Situation - According to SMM, the spot premium of SMM 1 electrolytic copper was 10 - 110 yuan/ton, with an average of 60 yuan/ton, a slight increase of 5 yuan from the previous day. The price range of electrolytic copper was 85,270 - 85,990 yuan/ton. The market trading sentiment was still weak. High copper prices restricted downstream purchasing willingness, and it is expected that today's purchases will be mainly for rigid demand [2] Important Information Summary - The White House may take stronger measures to end the government shutdown. The US and Australia will jointly invest over $3 billion in key mineral projects in the next 6 months, with estimated recoverable resource value of $53 billion. The Pentagon will invest in a gallium processing plant in Western Australia [3] Supply - side Information Mine End - Ontario plans to halve the mine approval time. China's copper ore and concentrate imports in September 2025 were 2,586,873.52 tons, a 6.24% month - on - month decrease and a 6.43% year - on - year increase. Imports from Chile decreased, while those from Peru increased [4] Smelting and Import - China's scrap copper imports in September 2025 were 184,079.92 tons, a 2.67% month - on - month increase and a 14.84% year - on - year increase. Japan and Thailand were the main import sources [5] Demand - side Information - China's exports of unwrought copper and copper products in September 2025 were 95,869 tons, a 26.0% year - on - year increase. The operating rates of domestic refined copper rods and copper cables rebounded but were still lower than before the holiday. High copper prices continued to suppress downstream demand, and most companies adopted a rigid - demand procurement strategy [5] Inventory and Warehouse Receipts - LME warehouse receipts decreased by 225 tons to 137,175 tons, SHFE warehouse receipts decreased by 1,530 tons to 41,319 tons. On October 20, the domestic electrolytic copper spot inventory was 186,600 tons, an increase of 9,100 tons from the previous week [6] Price and Basis Data | Project | Today (2025 - 10 - 21) | Yesterday (2025 - 10 - 20) | Last Week (2025 - 10 - 14) | One Month (2025 - 09 - 21) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | SMM: 1 copper (premium/discount) | 60 | 55 | 80 | 70 | | Premium copper (premium) | 95 | 95 | 150 | 115 | | Flat - water copper (premium) | 35 | 30 | 45 | 30 | | Wet - process copper (premium) | - 35 | - 40 | - 45 | - 30 | | Yangshan premium | 50 | 50 | 53 | 59 | | LME (0 - 3) | - 17 | - 11 | - 31 | - 71 | | LME inventory | 137,175 | 137,225 | 139,350 | 148,875 | | SHFE inventory | 110,240 | - | 109,690 | - | | COMEX inventory | 313,506 | 312,663 | 308,012 | 283,805 | | SHFE warehouse receipts | 41,319 | 42,849 | 32,890 | 31,838 | | LME cancelled warehouse receipt ratio | 5.70% | 5.49% | 5.99% | 9.65% | | CU2602 - CU2511 (continuous three - near month) | - 90 | - 140 | 80 | - 50 | | CU2512 - CU2511 (main - near month) | 0 | 0 | 120 | 0 | | CU12/AL12 | 4.08 | 4.04 | 4.08 | 3.84 | | CU12/ZN12 | 3.91 | 3.87 | 3.82 | 3.62 | | Import profit | - 628 | - 686 | - 840 | 4 | [26][27][28]

Core Viewpoint - Copper prices have shown resilience amid easing US-China trade tensions and stable economic performance in China, although domestic demand remains weak and social inventory continues to accumulate [1] Group 1: Market Performance - Copper opened slightly higher and continued to strengthen, closing up 0.73% [1] - As of October 20, domestic electrolytic copper inventory reached 195,500 tons, an increase of 12,400 tons compared to October 16 [1] Group 2: Supply and Demand Dynamics - Concerns about tight supply persist due to previous disruptions at the mining level, with domestic copper concentrate processing fees hovering around -40 USD/ton [1] - The increase in inventory is attributed to a significant inflow of imported copper and limited outflow from warehouses, as downstream consumption shows limited growth potential [1] Group 3: Future Outlook - Jin Yuan Futures suggests that the resumption of US-China negotiations may boost market risk appetite, with expectations of two interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve this year [1] - Despite slightly lower-than-expected domestic consumption, the market remains in a tight balance, with supply growth from mines below 1% this year and limited growth in global smelting output [1] - The combination of easing macroeconomic disturbances and strong cost support is expected to lead to a short-term upward trend in copper prices [1]

Core Viewpoint - The article emphasizes that short-term trade conflicts are suppressing copper prices, but there is a positive outlook for copper price increases in the future due to supply constraints and recovering demand [4]. Macroeconomic Factors - Recent changes in Sino-US trade relations may lead to significant fluctuations in copper prices [4]. Supply and Demand - Freeport is reducing copper production for 2025-2026, maintaining supply tightness. Demand from downstream sectors like air conditioning is expected to improve in Q4, which may support copper price increases [4]. Inventory Levels - Domestic copper social inventory increased by 6.7%, while LME copper inventory decreased by 1.5% [5]. - As of October 17, 2025, domestic port copper concentrate inventory was 681,000 tons, up 3.1% from the previous week [5]. - Global electrolytic copper inventory totaled 589,000 tons, up 4.9% from September 30, 2025 [5]. Supply Metrics - The price difference between refined copper and scrap copper decreased by 840 yuan/ton this week [6]. - China's copper concentrate production in July 2025 was 138,000 tons, down 6.3% month-on-month and 1.6% year-on-year [6]. Smelting Data - The TC (treatment charge) was -40.8 USD/ton, remaining stable week-on-week [7]. - China's electrolytic copper production in September 2025 was 1.121 million tons, down 4.3% month-on-month but up 11.6% year-on-year [7]. Demand Insights - Cable manufacturing, which accounts for approximately 31% of domestic copper demand, saw an increase in operating rates by 3.4 percentage points [9]. - Air conditioning production, which represents about 13% of domestic copper demand, is projected to improve compared to previous estimates [9]. Futures Market - As of October 17, 2025, the open interest for SHFE copper contracts increased by 6.8% week-on-week, indicating a strong market position [10].

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints - The current contradiction affecting copper price trends lies between the expected bullish factors such as enhanced liquidity from interest - rate cut expectations, increased demand from terminal sectors, supply shortages from mine - end contractions, and the exit of excess capacity, and the actual bearish factors including decreased demand orders from mid - and downstream enterprises, inventory accumulation in mid - stream processing enterprises, and reduced raw material procurement willingness of smelting enterprises. The co - existence of long - term bullish and short - term bearish factors has led to significant price fluctuations, and a "defensive and offensive" trading strategy is recommended [2]. - In the short term, the cost - optimization strategy of the "buying call options + selling put options" strategy is recommended considering the expected high - level adjustment of copper prices [11]. - In the fourth quarter of 2025, the domestic electrolytic copper supply is expected to decline, the apparent consumption may decrease, but the refined copper consumption of downstream enterprises remains resilient. Copper prices are expected to be "bottom - supported and top - capped", with greater upward potential if macro factors are favorable [52]. Summary by Directory Chapter 1: Core Contradiction and Strategy Suggestion 1.1 Core Contradiction - The current copper market is affected by the contradiction between expected bullish factors and actual bearish factors, along with high global copper inventory and intensified regional imbalance, leading to increased price volatility [2]. - Near - term trading logic: The 2510 contract delivery was light. The 2511 contract was shifted to the 2512 contract, increasing its position. Regional contradictions in global copper inventory are prominent, with LME and domestic copper inventories at low levels supporting futures prices, while high COMEX copper inventory raises concerns about squeeze risks [5]. - Long - term trading expectations: Interest - rate cuts are expected to bring marginal liquidity benefits to copper prices. Mine - end supply disruptions have led institutions to be bullish on copper prices in the next two years. Tight mine - end supply has worsened domestic copper concentrate smelting profits, and the outcome of Sino - US trade negotiations may also affect copper prices [7][8]. 1.2 Trading - Type Strategy Suggestions - **Market positioning**: The trend is upward with a neutral cycle. The price ranges are [81189, 86570] for Shanghai copper and [10092, 10930] for LME copper. For short - term traders, the current price has a low cost - performance for going long [11]. - **Strategy suggestions**: The "buying futures + selling put options" combination strategy has different profit and loss scenarios based on price movements. The "buying call options + selling put options" strategy has three sub - strategies, and the cost - optimization strategy is recommended in the short term [11]. 1.3 Enterprise Hedging Strategy Suggestions - **Inventory management**: For enterprises with high finished - product inventory, they can short Shanghai copper futures at the pressure level or sell call options/buy put options. For those with low raw - material inventory and future market - price procurement plans, they can buy futures at the support level or sell put options and buy futures [20]. 1.4 Trading Strategy and Hedging Strategy Review No relevant content provided. Chapter 2: This Week's Important Information and Next Week's Key Event Interpretation 2.1 This Week's Important Information - **Bullish information**: Chile's Codelco raised its 2026 copper premium. The Trump administration provided financing for power grid upgrades. Peru's copper production decreased in August. BMI expects future copper supply growth to lag behind demand [21]. - **Bearish information**: BHP is considering reopening mines. Domestic copper inventories increased. The开工率 of domestic copper rod and brass rod enterprises showed mixed trends, and enterprises remained cautious in inventory management [22]. 2.2 Next Week's Key Event Interpretation Next week, several macro - economic indicators will be released, including China's LPR, fixed - asset investment, GDP, and the US industrial output and CPI. These indicators may have direct or indirect impacts on copper prices [24]. Chapter 3: Disk Price - Volume and Fund Interpretation 3.1 Domestic Market Interpretation - The domestic copper futures price was in a high - level consolidation last week, with a backwardation structure in the monthly spread. The trading volume and open interest of the Shanghai copper weighted index decreased, leading to a decline in market speculation. The net long position of the top 20 futures companies also decreased, resulting in weak price increases [27]. 3.2 Overseas Market Interpretation - The overseas copper price performed stronger than the domestic market last week, but the increase was limited. The LME copper price rose by 2.28% and the COMEX copper price by 3.15%. The LME copper premium declined, and global copper inventory continued to shift to the US. However, the speculative net long funds for LME copper increased [29]. Chapter 4: Spot Price and Profit Analysis 4.1 Spot Price and Smelting Profit - The spot prices of electrolytic copper and scrap copper decreased last week. The premium of electrolytic copper increased slightly, while the refined - scrap spread weakened in the second half of the week. The upper and lower boundaries of the spot smelting income of copper concentrates increased, indicating that smelters may be increasing scrap copper usage and reducing costs [33]. 4.2 Import Price and Profit - The Yangshan copper premium weakened last week, and the copper import profit was at a low level, which may affect copper imports and future domestic copper inventory accumulation [37]. 4.3 Inventory Analysis - Copper inventory shows a "regional" characteristic, with a significant increase in COMEX copper, a decrease in LME copper inventory, and a slow increase in Shanghai copper inventory. The low port copper concentrate inventory and weak import willingness of traders have led to slow inventory growth. There may be an arbitrage opportunity of shorting LME copper and going long COMEX copper if the 2024 April market situation is replicated [41]. Chapter 5: Supply - Demand Deduction and Price Expectation 5.1 Supply Deduction - In 2025, the global copper concentrate supply is expected to have a deficit of 326,000 metal tons. Domestic copper smelting enterprises had concentrated maintenance in October, affecting refined copper production. In Q4 2025, electrolytic copper production is expected to decrease by 190,000 tons, imports remain unchanged, and exports decrease by 70,000 tons [46]. 5.2 Demand Expectation - In October, the copper foil industry's开工率 is expected to rise, while the开工 rates of copper rod, copper bar, and enameled wire industries are expected to decline. Overall, copper product output is expected to show a mixed trend, with copper foil output increasing and others decreasing [49][50]. 5.3 Price Expectation - In the fourth quarter, domestic electrolytic copper supply is expected to decline, apparent consumption to decrease, but refined copper consumption to increase, inventory to decrease, and prices to be "bottom - supported and top - capped", with greater upward potential if macro factors are favorable [52].

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Accumulate" rating for the copper industry [6]. Core Viewpoints - The report expresses optimism for copper prices to rise in the future due to tightening supply and improving demand [4]. - Trade conflicts are currently suppressing copper prices, but a rebound is expected as downstream demand recovers [1][4]. Summary by Sections Inventory - Domestic copper social inventory increased by 6.7% week-on-week, while LME copper inventory decreased by 1.5% [2]. - As of October 17, 2025, domestic port copper concentrate inventory stood at 681,000 tons, up 3.1% from the previous week [2]. - Global electrolytic copper inventory across the three major exchanges reached 589,000 tons, a 4.9% increase from September 30 [2]. Supply - The price difference between refined copper and scrap copper decreased by 840 yuan/ton this week [2]. - In July 2025, China's copper concentrate production was 138,000 tons, down 6.3% month-on-month and 1.6% year-on-year [2]. - Global copper concentrate production in July 2025 was 2.012 million tons, up 7.2% year-on-year and 4.7% month-on-month [2]. Smelting - The current TC (treatment charge) is -40.8 USD/ton, unchanged from the previous week [3]. - In September 2025, China's electrolytic copper production was 1.121 million tons, down 4.3% month-on-month but up 11.6% year-on-year [3]. - In August, electrolytic copper imports increased by 6% year-on-year, while exports rose by 19% [3]. Demand - The cable industry's operating rate increased by 3.4 percentage points week-on-week [3]. - The cable sector accounts for approximately 31% of domestic copper demand, with the operating rate for cable enterprises at 61.91% as of October 16, 2025 [3]. - Air conditioning accounts for about 13% of domestic copper demand, with production expected to improve in the fourth quarter [3]. Futures - As of October 17, 2025, the active contract position for SHFE copper increased by 6.8% week-on-week, reaching 216,000 lots [4]. - The report notes that the current position is at the 64th percentile since 1995 [4]. Investment Recommendations - The report recommends stocks such as Zijin Mining, Western Mining, Luoyang Molybdenum, and Jincheng Mining, while keeping an eye on Tongling Nonferrous Metals [4].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Views - The fundamentals include the suspension of the Indonesian Grasberg copper mine due to an accident, exacerbating the shortage of copper mines, with negative processing fees (TC) and raw - material - constrained smelting capacity; the opening of the Fed's interest - rate cut cycle and a weaker US dollar, boosting copper prices with loose liquidity expectations; Trump's threat to impose a 100% tariff on China, increasing market panic and suppressing risk appetite; and the decline in spot premiums, with downstream buyers being cautious due to high prices and weaker - than - expected post - holiday restocking [4]. - The view is that Shanghai copper will fluctuate at a high level, with both supply and demand being weak but having strong support. The shortage at the mine end and macro - level positives support the price, while trade risks and demand limit the upside. Short - term fluctuations will intensify [5]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs a. Copper Futures盘面Data (Weekly) - The latest price of Shanghai copper's main contract is 84,390 yuan/ton, with a weekly decline of 1.77%, a position of 215,573 lots (down 542 lots week - on - week), and a trading volume of 121,050 lots [6]. - The latest price of the Shanghai copper index - weighted is 84,341 yuan/ton, with a weekly decline of 1.82%, a position of 546,240 lots (down 18,430 lots week - on - week), and a trading volume of 255,805 lots [6]. - The latest price of international copper is 74,970 yuan/ton, with a weekly decline of 1.85%, a position of 4,498 lots (down 311 lots week - on - week), and a trading volume of 8,239 lots [6]. - The latest price of LME copper for 3 months is 10,624 dollars/ton, with a weekly decline of 1.42%, a position of 239,014 lots (down 38,282 lots week - on - week), and a trading volume of 19,917 lots [6]. - The latest price of COMEX copper is 498.35 dollars, with a weekly decline of 3.04%, a position of 135,104 lots (down 8,882 lots week - on - week), and a trading volume of 41,836 lots [6]. b. Copper Spot Data (Weekly) - The latest price of Shanghai Non - ferrous 1 copper is 84,775 yuan/ton, with a weekly decline of 1,905 yuan and a decline rate of 2.2% [10]. - The latest price of Shanghai Wumaomao is 84,835 yuan/ton, with a weekly decline of 1,840 yuan and a decline rate of 2.12% [10]. - The latest price of Guangdong Southern Reserve is 84,910 yuan/ton, with a weekly decline of 1,780 yuan and a decline rate of 2.05% [11]. - The latest price of Yangtze River Non - ferrous is 84,940 yuan/ton, with a weekly decline of 1,830 yuan and a decline rate of 2.11% [11]. - The Shanghai Non - ferrous premium is 55 yuan/ton, up 35 yuan week - on - week, with a growth rate of 175% [11]. - The Shanghai Wumaomao premium is 45 yuan/ton, up 30 yuan week - on - week, with a growth rate of 200% [11]. - The Guangdong Southern Reserve premium is 55 yuan/ton, up 50 yuan week - on - week, with a growth rate of 1000% [11]. - The Yangtze River Non - ferrous premium is 115 yuan/ton, up 65 yuan week - on - week, with a growth rate of 130% [11]. - The LME copper (spot/3 - month) premium is - 11.16 dollars/ton, up 13.74 dollars week - on - week, with a decline rate of 55.18% [11]. - The LME copper (3 - month/15 - month) premium is 127.75 dollars/ton, up 33.58 dollars week - on - week, with a growth rate of 35.66% [11]. c. Copper Advanced Data (Weekly) - The copper import profit and loss is - 1,122.08 yuan/ton, up 44.79 yuan week - on - week, with a decline rate of 3.84% [12]. - The copper concentrate TC is - 40.7 dollars/ton, with no change week - on - week [12]. - The copper - aluminum ratio is 4.0548, down 0.0566 week - on - week, with a decline rate of 1.38% [12]. - The refined - scrap copper price difference is 2,995.96 yuan/ton, down 503.08 yuan week - on - week, with a decline rate of 14.38% [12]. d. Copper Inventory (Weekly) - The total Shanghai copper warehouse receipts are 42,849 tons, up 12,885 tons week - on - week, with a growth rate of 43% [17]. - The total international copper warehouse receipts are 14,518 tons, up 7,425 tons week - on - week, with a growth rate of 104.68% [17]. - The Shanghai copper inventory is 110,240 tons, up 550 tons week - on - week, with a growth rate of 0.5% [17]. - The LME copper registered warehouse receipts are 129,900 tons, down 1,150 tons week - on - week, with a decline rate of 0.88% [17]. - The LME copper cancelled warehouse receipts are 7,550 tons, down 875 tons week - on - week, with a decline rate of 10.39% [20]. - The LME copper inventory is 137,450 tons, down 2,025 tons week - on - week, with a decline rate of 1.45% [20]. - The COMEX copper registered warehouse receipts are 153,604 tons, up 1,167 tons week - on - week, with a growth rate of 0.77% [20]. - The COMEX copper unregistered warehouse receipts are 191,048 tons, up 5,326 tons week - on - week, with a growth rate of 2.87% [20]. - The COMEX copper inventory is 344,652 tons, up 6,493 tons week - on - week, with a growth rate of 1.92% [20]. - The copper mine port inventory is 50.9 million tons, up 2.9 million tons week - on - week, with a growth rate of 6.04% [20]. - The social inventory is 41.82 million tons, up 0.43 million tons week - on - week, with a growth rate of 1.04% [20]. e. Copper Mid - stream Production (Monthly) - In August 2025, the refined copper production was 1.301 million tons, with a year - on - year increase of 14.8%, and the cumulative production was 9.891 million tons, with a year - on - year increase of 10.1% [23]. - In August 2025, the copper product production was 2.222 million tons, with a year - on - year increase of 9.8%, and the cumulative production was 16.598 million tons, with a year - on - year increase of 10.7% [23]. f. Copper Mid - stream Capacity Utilization (Monthly) - In September 2025, the capacity utilization rate of refined copper rods was 65.23%, up 2.21 percentage points month - on - month and down 0.85 percentage points year - on - year [25]. - In September 2025, the capacity utilization rate of scrap copper rods was 25.37%, up 0.56 percentage points month - on - month and up 1.53 percentage points year - on - year [25]. - In September 2025, the capacity utilization rate of copper plates and strips was 66.24%, up 1.52 percentage points month - on - month and down 6.95 percentage points year - on - year [25]. - In September 2025, the capacity utilization rate of copper rods was 50.9%, up 1.04 percentage points month - on - month and down 1.52 percentage points year - on - year [25]. - In September 2025, the capacity utilization rate of copper tubes was 59.44%, down 3.11 percentage points month - on - month and down 1.58 percentage points year - on - year [25]. g. Copper Element Import (Monthly) - In September 2025, the import of copper concentrates was 2.586873 million tons, with a year - on - year increase of 6%, and the cumulative import was 22.663614 million tons, with a year - on - year increase of 8% [29]. - In August 2025, the import of anode copper was 61,712 tons, with a year - on - year decrease of 18%, and the cumulative import was 528,637 tons, with a year - on - year decrease of 13% [29]. - In August 2025, the import of cathode copper was 263,049 tons, with a year - on - year increase of 5%, and the cumulative import was 2,206,092 tons, with a year - on - year decrease of 5% [29]. - In August 2025, the import of scrap copper was 179,360 tons, with a year - on - year increase of 6%, and the cumulative import was 1,514,842 tons, with no year - on - year change [29]. - In September 2025, the import of copper products was 485,105.381 tons, with a year - on - year increase of 2.6%, and the cumulative import was 4,018,617.9 tons, with a year - on - year decrease of 1.7% [29].

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided Core View of the Report - The supply side of copper has disturbances, smelting enterprises have production cut actions, and the scrap copper policy has been liberalized. In September, manufacturing production activities accelerated, with the PMI rising to 49.8%, and the business climate continued to improve. The inventory has rebounded, and geopolitical disturbances still exist. The incident at the Grasberg Block Cave mine in Indonesia has fermented, so copper prices are expected to remain strong [2] Summary by Relevant Catalogs Daily View - Fundamentals: The supply side has disturbances, smelting enterprises have production cut actions, and the scrap copper policy has been liberalized. In September, manufacturing production activities accelerated, with the PMI rising to 49.8%, and the business climate continued to improve; neutral [2] - Basis: The spot price is 85,335, the basis is 265, showing a premium over futures; neutral [2] - Inventory: On October 16, copper inventory decreased by 900 to 137,450 tons, and the SHFE copper inventory increased by 14,656 tons from last week to 109,690 tons; neutral [2] - Market trend: The closing price is above the 20 - day moving average, and the 20 - day moving average is moving upward; bullish [2] - Main positions: The main net position is long, but long positions are decreasing; bullish [2] - Expectation: The inventory is rising, geopolitical disturbances still exist, and the incident at the Grasberg Block Cave mine in Indonesia has fermented, so copper prices will remain strong [2] Recent利多利空Analysis -利多: Global policy easing [3] -利空: Trade war escalation [3] Supply - Demand Balance - In 2024, there is a slight surplus, and in 2025, it will be in a tight balance [20] - The Chinese annual supply - demand balance shows different situations from 2018 - 2024. For example, in 2024, production is 12.06 million tons, imports are 3.73 million tons, exports are 0.46 million tons, apparent consumption is 15.34 million tons, actual consumption is 15.23 million tons, and there is a surplus of 0.11 million tons [22]