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有色早报-20251223

Yong An Qi Huo· 2025-12-23 01:19

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No information provided in the document. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - For copper, the long - term TC for copper concentrate is set at $0/ton next year, with little impact on the market. The domestic market may see a slight inventory build - up until the Spring Festival. With loose overseas liquidity, copper prices should be bought on dips, with an expected price range of $10,800 - $12,000 in December [1]. - For aluminum, although domestic demand is weak, the decreasing inventory supports the price, and it is expected to remain in a volatile range [1]. - For zinc, the domestic fundamentals are poor, but there may be a phased reduction in supply at the end of the year. It is recommended to wait and see for single - side trading, focus on reverse arbitrage opportunities between domestic and overseas markets, and positive arbitrage opportunities for 01 - 03 and 03 - 05 spreads [6]. - For nickel, the short - term fundamentals are weak, but the policy side has a motivation to support prices, leading to intensified policy - fundamentals game [10]. - For stainless steel, the fundamentals are weak, but the news of quota reduction from the Indonesian Nickel Association drives a short - term price rebound [12]. - For lead, the price is expected to oscillate between 16,700 - 17,100 yuan, and attention should be paid to the risk of low warehouse receipts [15]. - For tin, the short - term fundamentals show signs of weakening, and there is a risk of supply over - increase. In the long - term, demand determines the upside space [18]. - For industrial silicon, in the short - term, the supply and demand are balanced, and the price will fluctuate with costs. In the long - term, it will oscillate at the cycle bottom [19]. - For lithium carbonate, the current supply and demand are both strong, but demand shows signs of weakening. The price needs further inventory reduction, speculative demand, or stronger holding willingness to rise [21]. 3. Summary by Metal Copper - **Price and Inventory Changes**: From December 16 to 22, the spot premium decreased by 45, the scrap - refined copper spread increased by 813, the SHFE inventory remained unchanged, and the SHFE warrant increased by 2,803. The LME inventory decreased by 2,650, and the LME cancelled warrant decreased by 4,700 [1]. - **Market Outlook**: The long - term TC for copper concentrate is set at $0/ton next year, slightly higher than the previous rumor. The domestic market may see a slight inventory build - up until the Spring Festival. With loose overseas liquidity, copper prices should be bought on dips, with an expected price range of $10,800 - $12,000 in December [1]. Aluminum - **Price and Inventory Changes**: From December 16 to 22, the Shanghai, Yangtze River, and Guangdong aluminum ingot prices increased by 120, 110, and 120 respectively. The domestic alumina price decreased by 8, and the imported alumina price decreased by 40. The SHFE social inventory remained unchanged, and the SHFE exchange inventory remained unchanged. The aluminum C - 3M decreased by 0.33, and the LME inventory remained unchanged, while the LME cancelled warrant increased by 600 [1]. - **Market Outlook**: In November, the import of primary aluminum decreased, and the export of primary aluminum, aluminum products, and semi - finished products increased. Domestic demand is weak, but the decreasing inventory supports the price, and it is expected to remain in a volatile range [1]. Zinc - **Price and Inventory Changes**: From December 16 to 22, the spot premium remained unchanged, the Shanghai zinc ingot price decreased by 10, the Tianjin and Guangdong zinc ingot prices increased by 10. The zinc social inventory remained unchanged, and the SHFE exchange inventory remained unchanged. The LME C - 3M decreased by 2, the LME zinc inventory decreased by 650, and the LME zinc cancelled warrant increased by 700 [4][5]. - **Market Outlook**: The LME zinc 0 - 3M premium decreased from $90.6 to - $30.61, and the zinc price fell. The domestic and imported TC is accelerating downward, and the domestic smelter's zinc ore inventory is increasing. The demand is seasonally weak. It is recommended to wait and see for single - side trading, focus on reverse arbitrage opportunities between domestic and overseas markets, and positive arbitrage opportunities for 01 - 03 and 03 - 05 spreads [6]. Nickel - **Price and Inventory Changes**: From December 16 to 22, the price of 1.5% Philippine nickel ore remained unchanged, the high - nickel iron data was not provided. The SHFE nickel spot price increased by 1,450, the Jinchuan premium increased by 100, and the Russian nickel premium remained unchanged. The LME C - 3M decreased by 1, the LME inventory decreased by 162, and the LME cancelled warrant decreased by 792 [10]. - **Market Outlook**: The short - term fundamentals are weak, with a slight decline in pure nickel production, weak demand, and continuous inventory build - up at home and abroad. The Indonesian Nickel Association plans to reduce the quota by 34% next year, and the policy - fundamentals game is intensified [10]. Stainless Steel - **Price and Inventory Changes**: From December 16 to 22, the 304 cold - rolled coil price increased by 50, the 304 hot - rolled coil price increased by 25, the 201 cold - rolled coil price remained unchanged, the 430 cold - rolled coil price remained unchanged, and the scrap stainless steel price increased by 30 [12]. - **Market Outlook**: The supply is at a high level, the demand is mainly for rigid needs, the cost is stable, and the inventory is at a high level. The news of quota reduction from the Indonesian Nickel Association drives a short - term price rebound [12]. Lead - **Price and Inventory Changes**: From December 16 to 22, the spot premium remained unchanged, the Shanghai - Henan and Shanghai - Guangdong price differences remained unchanged, the 1 secondary lead price difference increased by 25, the social inventory data was not provided, and the SHFE inventory remained unchanged. The LME C - 3M decreased by 2, the LME inventory decreased by 2,675, and the LME cancelled warrant decreased by 2,300 [13]. - **Market Outlook**: The lead price decreased slightly this week. The supply and demand are in a state of mismatch, but the recovery of secondary lead production eases the contradiction. The lead price is expected to oscillate between 16,700 - 17,100 yuan, and attention should be paid to the risk of low warehouse receipts [15]. Tin - **Price and Inventory Changes**: From December 16 to 22, the spot import gain increased by 5,706.98, the spot export gain decreased by 5,301.22, the tin position decreased by 3,298, the LME C - 3M increased by 36, the LME inventory decreased by 20, and the LME cancelled warrant decreased by 20 [18]. - **Market Outlook**: The tin price rose rapidly this week. The supply side has limited rebound space for processing fees. The demand is mainly for rigid needs, and the inventory is increasing at home and abroad. The short - term fundamentals show signs of weakening, and in the long - term, demand determines the upside space [18]. Industrial Silicon - **Price and Inventory Changes**: From December 16 to 22, the 421 Yunnan basis increased by 95, the 421 Sichuan basis increased by 95, the 553 East China basis increased by 145, the 553 Tianjin basis increased by 95, and the warrant quantity remained unchanged [19]. - **Market Outlook**: In December, the supply and demand of industrial silicon are expected to be balanced. In the short - term, the price will fluctuate with costs. In the long - term, it will oscillate at the cycle bottom [19]. Lithium Carbonate - **Price and Inventory Changes**: From December 16 to 22, the SMM electric - grade lithium carbonate price increased by 1,350, the SMM industrial - grade lithium carbonate price increased by 1,300, the main contract basis decreased by 1,630, the near - month contract basis increased by 1,350, and the warrant quantity increased by 900 [21][23]. - **Market Outlook**: Affected by factors such as the cancellation of mining rights in some Jiangxi mining areas and the postponed resumption of production by CATL, the price has risen significantly. The current supply and demand are both strong, but demand shows signs of weakening. The price needs further inventory reduction, speculative demand, or stronger holding willingness to rise [21].