Report Information - Report Type: Coke and Coking Coal Daily Review [1] - Date: July 18, 2025 [2] - Research Team: Black Metal Research Team [3] - Researchers: Zhai Hepan, Nie Jiayi, Feng Zeren [3] 1. Market Review and Future Outlook 1.1 Spot Market Dynamics and Technical Analysis - On July 17, the main coke and coking coal futures contracts 2509 rebounded significantly after two days of decline. The J2509 contract closed at 1,519 yuan/ton, up 1.00%, and the JM2509 contract closed at 918.5 yuan/ton, up 1.55% [5]. - The daily KDJ indicators of the coke 2509 contract showed a divergent trend, with the J and K values turning up, but the D value continuing to decline slightly. The daily KDJ indicator of the coking coal 2509 contract changed from a dead cross to a golden cross. The daily MACD red bars of both contracts continued to narrow, but the decline rate slowed down significantly [8]. 1.2 Future Outlook - Coke: Last week, the coke output of independent coking plants dropped to the lowest since early April, and the coke output of steel mills dropped to the lowest since mid - March. Port coke inventories rebounded from the lowest since early March, steel mill coke inventories hovered at a slightly higher level after hitting the lowest since mid - December last year, and coking plant inventories dropped to the lowest since mid - January. The profit per ton of coke has been in the red for 8 consecutive weeks, and the loss widened for 3 consecutive weeks last week. On July 17, the first round of coke spot price increase was implemented [9]. - Coking Coal: From January to May, the year - on - year decline in imports widened significantly by 4.0 percentage points to - 7.3%. In the past 5 weeks, the raw coal and clean coal inventories of coal washing plants have dropped significantly, with declines of 11.1% and 23.8% respectively. The inventories of independent coking plants have increased significantly for 3 consecutive weeks to the level of mid - May, and port inventories have increased for 2 consecutive weeks to the level of late April. However, steel mill inventories declined slightly last week. With stable steel mill purchases, coking plants actively replenished stocks, and coking coal spot prices rebounded [9]. - Overall: Since early July, coke and coking coal futures have rebounded significantly driven by the anti - involution market. It is expected that the prices of coal and coke may continue to rise in the first half of July. One can try to buy for hedging or investment on dips but should take profits in time before the end of July to avoid the negative impact of the obvious correction in August - September on the positions [9]. 2. Industry News - The State Council Executive Meeting, chaired by Premier Li Qiang, focused on strengthening key policies for the domestic large - cycle. The meeting emphasized finding key points, implementing consumption - boosting actions, and releasing domestic demand potential [10]. - An all - around domestic demand expansion research and consultation symposium was held in Beijing on July 16. Wang Huning stressed the importance of expanding domestic demand for long - term economic health and meeting people's needs [10]. - In the first half of 2025, the total social energy consumption increased by 3.9% year - on - year, 0.3 percentage points faster than in Q1. The energy consumption structure continued to optimize, with the proportion of non - fossil energy rising by 1.7 percentage points [11]. - From June 30 to July 6, the average coal price in Shanxi Province was 790.58 yuan/ton, up 0.3% month - on - month. The price of thermal coal fluctuated upward, coking coal prices stabilized, and anthracite prices mainly declined. It is expected that coal prices may be weak in the short term [11]. - In early July, the key steel enterprises produced 20.97 million tons of crude steel, with an average daily output of 2.097 million tons, down 1.5% from the previous period. The daily output of pig iron and steel products also declined [11]. - In H1 2025, the top 10 coal enterprises produced 1.18 billion tons of raw coal, an increase of 40.26 million tons year - on - year, accounting for 49.2% of the output of enterprises above designated size [11]. - New Steel Co., Ltd. expects to turn a profit in H1 2025, with a net profit of 89 million - 112 million yuan [11]. - Liugang Co., Ltd. expects a net profit of about 340 million - 400 million yuan in H1 2025, a significant increase year - on - year [11]. - Maanshan Iron & Steel Co., Ltd. expects to reduce losses in H1 2025, with a net loss of about 75 million yuan [12]. - Bayi Iron & Steel Co., Ltd. expects to record a loss in H1 2025 due to weak supply - demand and low steel prices [12]. - Jiugang Hongxing Iron & Steel Co., Ltd. expects to reduce losses in H1 2025 [12]. - Chongqing Iron & Steel Co., Ltd. expects to reduce losses in H1 2025 [12]. - On July 14, the daily power generation of China Energy Investment Group reached 4.07 billion kWh, 8 days earlier than last year's peak - summer period. The photovoltaic power generation reached a record high of 302 million kWh [12]. - Xinji Energy aims to build a comprehensive energy supply system and enhance its long - term investment value [12]. - Shaanxi Coal Industry Group achieved stable production and operation in H1 2025, with revenue of 227.5 billion yuan, profit of 18.04 billion yuan, and investment of 16.03 billion yuan, up 52.3% year - on - year [13]. - Ruimaotong expects a significant decline in net profit in H1 2025 due to a loose coal market [13]. - Gansu Energy Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. expects to turn from profit to loss in H1 2025 due to weak coal demand and falling prices [13]. - On July 16, the national maximum power load exceeded 1.5 billion kilowatts for the first time, indicating strong power demand driven by high temperatures and economic growth [13]. - From January to May, the steel industry in Hebei Province ran smoothly, with a 14% increase in the added value of the advanced steel industry. The industry's profit accounted for 30.39% of the national total with 21.51% of the output [14]. - In H1 2025, the newly approved coal - fired power projects increased by 152% year - on - year. It is likely that the annual approval will exceed 60GW. The profitability of thermal power is recovering, and the valuation of power equipment manufacturers is expected to rebound [14]. - India achieved its target of 205 million tons/year of crude steel production capacity in the 2024 - 2025 fiscal year and is moving towards the 300 million tons/year target by 2030 - 2031. However, the industry faces challenges such as high import dependence on coking coal and high logistics costs [14]. 3. Data Overview - The report provides various data charts, including the spot price index of metallurgical coke, the spot price of coking coal, production and inventory data of coking plants and steel mills, and the basis between spot and futures prices [16][18][22]

今年以来，中央政府层面已多次部署做强国内大循环工作：7月16日召开的国务院常务会议明确，研究 做强国内大循环重点政策举措落实工作；5月15日国务院召开做强国内大循环工作推进会；"大力提振消 费、提高投资效益，全方位扩大国内需求"，也是2025年政府工作报告提出的重点任务。"当前以促消费 为核心，部署壮大内循环，有很强的迫切性和必要性。这也符合经济增长动能转换的大方向。"东方金 诚首席宏观分析师王青说。中国财政学会绩效专委会副主任委员张依群表示，把做强国内大循环摆在更 加突出的位置，积极应对外部环境的不确定性，以消费带动投资，促进产业结构转型和产业技术升级， 推动经济转型和高质量发展。同时，激发内需消费动能，补足民生领域短板，提升居民生活水平，用大 循环推动消费经济良性循环。(上海证券报) ...

本报记者 张芗逸 7月16日，国务院总理李强主持召开国务院常务会议，研究做强国内大循环重点政策举措落实工作。会议指出，做强国内 大循环是推动经济行稳致远的战略之举。 今年以来，我国将做强国内大循环摆在更加重要的位置，综合施策扩大内需、促进生产、畅通循环，以中国经济的稳定性 和确定性来应对外部的不确定性。 内需潜力释放 今年以来，我国加大力度实施更加积极的宏观政策，以消费品以旧换新、工业企业设备更新等举措为抓手，做强国内大循 环。 以消费品以旧换新为例，据国家发展改革委政策研究室副主任李超介绍，消费品以旧换新方面，超长期特别国债资金支持 力度为3000亿元，前2批共1620亿元资金已按计划分别于1月、4月下达。 从政策成效来看，国家发展改革委数据显示，今年以来以旧换新相关商品销售额超过1.4万亿元。 随着政策持续显效，发挥稳投资、扩消费、促转型、惠民生作用，内需成为上半年经济增长的主动力。国家统计局最新数 据显示，上半年内需对GDP增长的贡献率为68.8%，其中最终消费支出贡献率为52%。 中航证券首席经济学家董忠云对《证券日报》记者表示，此次会议将做强国内大循环明确定位为"推动经济行稳致远的战 略之举"，凸显 ...

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1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant content provided 2. Core Viewpoints - The fundamentals of Shanghai copper may be in a situation of both supply and demand increasing. The industrial inventory, although accumulating, is still in a low - level range, and the consumption expectation is positive. The option market sentiment is bullish, with a slightly decreased implied volatility. It is recommended to conduct light - position oscillating trading and pay attention to controlling the rhythm and trading risks [2] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market - The closing price of the main futures contract of Shanghai copper was 77,840 yuan/ton, down 140 yuan; the price of LME 3 - month copper was 9,599.50 dollars/ton, down 35.50 dollars. The spread between different months of the main contract was 20 yuan/ton, down 10 yuan. The position of the main contract of Shanghai copper was 153,791 hands, down 6,666 hands. The position of the top 20 futures holders of Shanghai copper was - 4,039 hands, up 4,268 hands. The LME copper inventory was 121,000 tons, up 10,525 tons. The inventory of cathode copper in the Shanghai Futures Exchange was 81,462 tons, down 3,127 tons. The LME copper cancelled warrants were 12,325 tons, down 300 tons. The warehouse receipts of cathode copper in the Shanghai Futures Exchange were 42,139 tons, down 2,856 tons [2] 3.2 Spot Market - The price of SMM 1 copper spot was 78,020 yuan/ton, down 40 yuan; the price of Yangtze River Non - Ferrous Market 1 copper spot was 78,035 yuan/ton, down 70 yuan. The CIF (bill of lading) price of Shanghai electrolytic copper was 66 dollars/ton, unchanged. The average premium of Yangshan copper was 51 dollars/ton, down 2.50 dollars. The basis of the CU main contract was 180 yuan/ton, up 100 yuan. The LME copper premium (0 - 3) was - 64.49 dollars/ton, down 16.22 dollars [2] 3.3 Upstream Situation - The import volume of copper ore and concentrates was 239.52 million tons, down 50.98 million tons. The rough smelting fee (TC) of domestic copper smelters was - 43.79 dollars/kiloton, up 0.46 dollars. The price of copper concentrates in Jiangxi was 68,320 yuan/metal ton, down 70 yuan; the price in Yunnan was 69,020 yuan/metal ton, down 70 yuan. The processing fee of blister copper in the south was 800 yuan/ton, unchanged; in the north was 750 yuan/ton, unchanged [2] 3.4 Industry Situation - The output of refined copper was 1.302 billion tons, up 0.048 billion tons. The import volume of unwrought copper and copper products was 464,000 tons, up 34,000 tons. The social inventory of copper was 418,200 tons, up 4,300 tons. The price of 1 bright copper wire in Shanghai was 54,790 yuan/ton, down 100 yuan; the price of 2 copper (94 - 96%) in Shanghai was 66,950 yuan/ton, down 50 yuan. The ex - factory price of sulfuric acid (98%) of Jiangxi Copper was 600 yuan/ton, unchanged [2] 3.5 Downstream and Application - The output of copper products was 2.2145 billion tons, up 0.1185 billion tons. The cumulative completed investment in power grid infrastructure was 203.986 billion yuan, up 63.169 billion yuan. The cumulative completed investment in real estate development was 4,665.756 billion yuan, up 1,042.372 billion yuan. The monthly output of integrated circuits was 4,505,785,400 pieces, up 270,785,400 pieces [2] 3.6 Option Situation - The 20 - day historical volatility of Shanghai copper was 9.96%, down 0.27%; the 40 - day historical volatility was 9.12%, down 0.17%. The implied volatility of the at - the - money option in the current month was 10.15%, down 0.0065. The call - put ratio of at - the - money options was 1.62, up 0.0102 [2] 3.7 Industry News - The State Council Premier Li Qiang chaired a State Council executive meeting. The National Committee Chairman Wang Huning emphasized the importance of expanding domestic demand. From July 1 - 13, the retail sales of the national passenger car market were 571,000 vehicles, with a year - on - year increase of 7% and a month - on - month decrease of 5%. The retail sales of the new - energy passenger car market were 332,000 vehicles, with a year - on - year increase of 26% and a month - on - month decrease of 4%. The US PPI in June was flat month - on - month. The Fed's "Beige Book" showed a slight increase in economic activity [2]

Group 1: Investment Rating - There is no information about the industry investment rating in the report. Group 2: Core View - The report suggests a temporary wait - and - see approach, with a reference price range of 26.0 - 26.5. The macro - economic situation shows the US June PPI hitting a near - one - year low, and Trump's tariff plans and trade agreement announcements. In terms of fundamentals, although Myanmar's Wa State has restarted mining license approvals, actual ore output will not occur until the fourth quarter, and the Congo's Bisie mine plans to resume production in phases. Currently, tin ore processing fees remain at historical lows. On the smelting side, Yunnan faces raw material shortages and cost pressures, while Jiangxi's scrap recycling system is under pressure with low operating rates. On the demand side, after the photovoltaic industry's rush to install, some producers' operating rates have declined, and the electronics industry is in a slack season with a strong wait - and - see attitude. Recently, tin prices have dropped, but downstream procurement willingness is still low, and domestic inventories have decreased slightly while LME de - stocking has slowed and the premium has declined. Technically, there is a divergence between long and short positions at a low level of holdings, and the price has broken below the MA60 support, increasing the downward pressure [3]. Group 3: Summary by Directory 1. Futures Market - The closing price of the main futures contract for Shanghai tin is 261,920 yuan/ton, down 2,040 yuan; the 3 - month LME tin price is 33,260 US dollars/ton, down 300 US dollars. The 8 - 9 month contract closing price for Shanghai tin is - 170 yuan/ton, down 40 yuan; the main contract position volume for Shanghai tin is 22,969 lots, up 221 lots. The net position of the top 20 in futures for Shanghai tin is 610 lots, up 261 lots. LME tin total inventory is 1,980 tons, down 115 tons; Shanghai Futures Exchange tin inventory is 7,097 tons, down 101 tons; LME tin cancelled warrants are 420 tons, down 150 tons; Shanghai Futures Exchange tin warrants are 6,777 tons, down 70 tons [3]. 2. Spot Market - The SMM1 tin spot price is 261,900 yuan/ton, down 1,700 yuan; the Yangtze River Non - Ferrous Market 1 tin spot price is 263,570 yuan/ton, down 970 yuan. The basis of the Shanghai tin main contract is - 360 yuan/ton, down 1,720 yuan; the LME tin premium (0 - 3) is - 115 US dollars/ton, down 6 US dollars [3]. 3. Upstream Situation - The import volume of tin ore and concentrates is 12,100 tons, down 2,900 tons. The average price of 40% tin concentrate is 254,700 yuan/ton, down 600 yuan; the processing fee of 40% tin concentrate by Antaike is 10,500 yuan/ton, unchanged. The average price of 60% tin concentrate is 258,700 yuan/ton, down 600 yuan; the processing fee of 60% tin concentrate by Antaike is 6,500 yuan/ton, unchanged [3]. 4. Industry Situation - The monthly output of refined tin is 14,000 tons, down 1,600 tons; the monthly import volume of refined tin is 3,762.32 tons, up 143.24 tons [3]. 5. Downstream Situation - The price of 60A solder bar in Gejiu is 171,130 yuan/ton, down 1,040 yuan. The cumulative output of tin - plated sheets (strips) is 160,140 tons, up 14,450 tons; the monthly export volume of tin - plated sheets is 140,700 tons, down 33,900 tons [3]. 6. Industry News - The US June PPI year - on - year growth was 2.3%, the lowest since September 2024, with a month - on - month growth of 0%. Trump said he plans to impose "slightly more than 10% tariffs" on at least 100 countries and mentioned trade agreements. Li Qiang said to study the implementation of key policies for strengthening the domestic large - cycle and regulate the competition order of the new energy vehicle industry [3]. 7. Key Focus - There is no news today [3].

7月15日，国家统计局公布经济"半年报"。从各项数据来看，中国经济仍顶压前行、稳定运行。初步核算，上半年国内生产总值660536亿元，按不变价格 计算，同比增长5.3%。 今年以来，大家都有所感受，国际环境复杂多变、国际经贸秩序遭受重创，不稳定性、不确定性增加。在这样的背景下，这份成绩单的"含金量"不言而 喻。 第一个字，"进"。以新质生产力为例，我们知道，新质生产力是推动高质量发展的内在要求和重要着力点。从上半年情况来看，新质生产力继续在加快培 育和成长，其中一个突出表现就是创新成果不断涌现。今年以来，从DeepSeek大模型到机器人马拉松赛，从航空航天到无人驾驶，引起国内外广泛关 注。更重要的是，这些创新成果并非偶然，而源于技术创新与产业创新融合发展力度加大。目前，数字经济核心产业增加值占GDP比重达到10%左右，上 半年高技术产业增加值同比增长9.5%，可见新动能正在加快积聚。 第二个字，"稳"。经济运行"稳"的主基调没有变，只有中国经济"稳"的基础更加牢固，"进"的势头才更加明显。上半年GDP同比增长5.3%，其中一季度是 5.4%，二季度是5.2%，上半年的增速比去年同期和全年均提升0.3个百分点， ...

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article emphasizes the significant achievements of China over the past five years, highlighting economic stability, improved efficiency, and enhanced living standards [2][3] - China's total economic growth exceeded 35 trillion, equivalent to recreating an economy the size of the Yangtze River Delta, with an average growth rate of 5.5% during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period [2] - Research and development investment has increased by nearly 50% compared to five years ago, with R&D expenditure accounting for 2.68% of GDP, showcasing China's commitment to innovation [2][3] Group 2 - The business environment has improved significantly, with the number of private enterprises increasing to over 58 million, representing a growth of over 40% since the end of the "13th Five-Year Plan" [2] - The government has streamlined foreign investment regulations, reducing the negative list for foreign access to only 29 items, thus enhancing the openness of the economy [2] - The establishment of the world's largest healthcare, education, and social security systems has improved the quality of life for citizens, with increasing life expectancy and better access to essential services [3]

Core Viewpoint - The article emphasizes the importance of strengthening domestic circulation as a strategic move to counter external risks and ensure stable economic growth in China [1][3]. Group 1: Domestic Circulation and Economic Growth - The State Council meeting highlighted the need to enhance domestic circulation to promote stable and sustainable economic development, especially in light of increasing external challenges [1]. - The contribution of domestic demand to GDP growth in the first half of the year was 68.8%, with final consumption expenditure accounting for 52%, indicating that domestic consumption is the main driver of economic growth [3][4]. Group 2: Consumption and Investment Trends - In the first half of the year, the total retail sales of consumer goods reached 24.5458 trillion yuan, growing by 5.0% year-on-year, with a notable increase in sales following the May Day and Dragon Boat Festival holidays [4]. - Fixed asset investment grew by 2.8% year-on-year, but showed a decline of 0.12% month-on-month in June, indicating a potential slowdown in investment activities [4]. Group 3: Policy Measures to Boost Consumption - The government plans to implement specific measures to boost consumption, including optimizing the "old-for-new" policy for consumer goods, which has already seen sales exceeding 1.4 trillion yuan [4][5]. - The expansion of the "old-for-new" policy to include more product categories is expected to create new consumption growth points and support high-quality, green, and intelligent products [5]. Group 4: Service Consumption Potential - Service retail sales grew by 5.3% year-on-year in the first half, with significant growth in sectors like leisure, transportation, and personalized consumption [7][8]. - The government aims to enhance service consumption by addressing key issues and increasing the supply of diverse services related to daily life, such as dining, healthcare, and education [8]. Group 5: Future Policy Directions - Analysts suggest that the government may introduce new measures to stimulate consumption, including the issuance of long-term special bonds and increasing support for the "old-for-new" policy [8]. - The overall low government debt level and low inflation provide ample room for policies aimed at boosting domestic demand and stabilizing the macroeconomic environment [8].

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided. 2. Core View of the Report The hot - rolled coil production remains at a relatively high level, the terminal demand has strong resilience, the inventory decreases while the apparent demand increases. Coupled with the positive policy expectations in the macro - aspect, it supports the hot - rolled coil futures to stop falling and rebound. Technically, for the HC2510 contract, the 1 - hour MACD indicator shows that DIFF and DEA are running above the 0 - axis, and the green column turns red. The operation suggestion is short - term long - biased trading, paying attention to rhythm and risk control [2]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market - HC main contract closing price is 3,292 yuan/ton, up 39 yuan; HC main contract position is 1,610,257 lots, up 60,284 lots [2]. - HC contract top 20 net position is - 14,016 lots, up 7,882 lots; HC10 - 1 contract spread is - 16 yuan/ton, up 2 yuan [2]. - HC Shanghai Futures Exchange warehouse receipt is 62,501 tons, unchanged; HC2510 - RB2510 contract spread is 159 yuan/ton, up 12 yuan [2]. 3.2 Spot Market - The price of 4.75 hot - rolled coils in Hangzhou, Guangzhou, and Wuhan is 3,330 yuan/ton, up 20 yuan, 30 yuan, and 20 yuan respectively; in Tianjin, it is 3,210 yuan/ton, up 10 yuan [2]. - HC main contract basis is 38 yuan/ton, down 19 yuan; Hangzhou hot - rolled coil - rebar spread is 60 yuan/ton, unchanged [2]. 3.3 Upstream Situation - The price of 61.5% PB iron ore fines at Qingdao Port is 769 yuan/wet ton, up 13 yuan; the price of Hebei quasi - first - grade metallurgical coke is 1,265 yuan/ton, unchanged [2]. - The price of 6 - 8mm scrap steel in Tangshan is 0 yuan/ton, down 2,210 yuan; the price of Hebei Q235 billet is 0 yuan/ton, down 2,970 yuan [2]. - Domestic iron ore port inventory is 13,765.89 tons, down 112.51 tons; sample coking plant coke inventory is 59.77 tons, down 1.94 tons [2]. - Sample steel mill coke inventory is 637.97 tons, up 0.42 tons; Hebei billet inventory is 103.62 tons, up 6.09 tons [2]. 3.4 Industry Situation - The blast furnace operating rate of 247 steel mills is 83.13%, down 0.31%; the blast furnace capacity utilization rate is 89.87%, down 0.40% [2]. - Sample steel mill hot - rolled coil production is 321.14 tons, down 2 tons; sample steel mill hot - rolled coil capacity utilization rate is 82.04%, down 0.51% [2]. - Sample steel mill hot - rolled coil factory inventory is 77.31 tons, down 0.5 tons; 33 - city hot - rolled coil social inventory is 265.6 tons, down 2.15 tons [2]. - Domestic crude steel production is 8,318 tons, down 336 tons; steel net export volume is 920.8 tons, down 89.2 tons [2]. - Automobile production is 2.7941 million vehicles, up 0.1456 million vehicles; automobile sales is 2.9045 million vehicles, up 0.2181 million vehicles [2]. 3.5 Downstream Situation - Air - conditioner production is 2,838.31 million units, down 109.69 million units; household refrigerator production is 904.74 million units, up 53.74 million units [2]. - Household washing machine production is 950.79 million units, up 9.59 million units [2]. 3.6 Industry News - On July 17, Mysteel reported that the actual hot - rolled coil production was 321.14 tons, a week - on - week decrease of 2 tons; the steel mill inventory was 77.31 tons, a week - on - week decrease of 0.5 tons; the social inventory was 265.6 tons, a week - on - week decrease of 2.15 tons; the total inventory was 342.91 tons, a week - on - week decrease of 2.65 tons; the apparent demand was 323.79 tons, a week - on - week increase of 1.28 tons [2]. - According to the Passenger Car Association, from July 1 - 13, the retail sales of the national passenger car market were 0.571 million vehicles, a year - on - year increase of 7% and a month - on - month decrease of 5%. The cumulative retail sales this year were 11.473 million vehicles, a year - on - year increase of 11% [2].