2025 年 10 月 12 日 行业研究 9 月中国电解铜产量环比下降 4.3% ——铜行业周报（20251006-20251010） 要点 本周小结：贸易冲突短期压制铜价，后续继续看好铜价上行。截至 2025 年 10 月 10 日，SHFE 铜收盘价 85910 元/吨，环比 9 月 30 日+3.37%；LME 铜收盘 价 10374 美元/吨，环比 10 月 3 日-3.05%。（1）宏观：特朗普 10 月 10 日宣 称自 11 月 1 日起将对中国进口商品额外加征 100%新关税，或对铜价构成压力。 （2）供需：自由港削减 2025-2026 年铜产量，导致供给后续仍维持紧张，10-12 月空调排产环比持续改善，随着电网、空调等下游需求 Q4 环比回升，在消化贸 易冲突后，铜价后续有望上行。 库存：国内铜社库环比 9 月 29 日+18.7%，LME 铜库存环比上周-0.1%。（1） 国内港口铜精矿库存：截至 2025 年 10 月 10 日，国内主流港口铜精矿库存 66.0 万吨，环比上周+3.5%。（2）全球电解铜库存：截至 2025 年 9 月 30 日，全球 三大交易所库存合计 56.1 ...

分析师王静：F0235424/Z0000771 投资有风险，入市需谨慎。 冠通期货-沪铜2025年四季报 供需收紧，铜价震荡偏强 研究咨询部： 王 静 执业资格证号：F0235424/Z0000771 报告时间： 2025年9月29日 本公司具备期货交易咨询业务资格，请务必阅读最后一页免责声明 分析师王静：F0235424/Z0000771 投资有风险，入市需谨慎。 核心观点 2 ➢ 宏观方面：三季度美联储交易降息预期，市场有降息50bp的预期，且对美联储独立性存疑，美元指数连续下挫，铜价震荡偏强但降息靴子落地后不及市场预 期，沪铜盘面下行，回吐部分涨幅。232调查的铜关税落地，自8月1日起对进口铜半成品及铜含量高的衍生产品统一征收50%的关税，征收范围不包含铜矿及 精铜，此前美国铜虹吸效应逐渐结束。国内方面，反内卷举措推涨大宗商品行情，一揽子政策发布，加速上游产业端产能出清。 ➢ 供给方面：2025年2月以来，铜冶炼厂加工费TC/RC一直维持负值，且持续走弱，冶炼端的利润走弱也在侧面反映出了铜矿端的偏紧事实，据Mysteel数据显示，9月国内 冶炼厂计划产量为114.76万吨，10月预计产量112.35万吨 ...

数据来源：海关总署 海关总署在线查询数据显示，中国8月废铜进口量为17.94万吨，环比减少5.6%，同比增加5.8%，1-8月 中国铜废碎料进口量151.49万吨，同比下滑0.3%。其中，前两大供应国日本和泰国输送量都有不同程度 回落，从美国进口量仅为543吨。 ...

Group 1: Financial Market Insights - The chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission emphasized the need to enhance the role of long-term funds as a stabilizer and attract more global capital to invest in China [1] - Following the Federal Reserve's decision to lower the federal funds rate by 25 basis points, some banks in Beijing still offer dollar deposit rates above 3%, but a decrease is expected soon [2] - The global PC gaming hardware market is projected to grow by 35% year-on-year in 2025, reaching $44.5 billion, driven by the end of Windows 10 [2] Group 2: Commodity and Material Trends - After the Fed's rate cut, copper prices stabilized, and the waste copper market showed resilience, with improved processing profits and a potential for price rebound [3] - The price of centralized components has slightly decreased, with a forecasted production drop of about 1GW in September due to reduced project evaluations [3] Group 3: Corporate Developments - OpenAI is reportedly collaborating with domestic supply chains, including Luxshare Precision, to develop consumer-grade devices [4] - JD Industrial Co., Ltd. has filed for overseas listing, planning to issue up to 253 million shares on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange [5] - Chery Automobile is expected to set its Hong Kong IPO price at the upper end of the range due to strong investor demand, potentially raising HKD 9.1 billion [6] Group 4: Project and Contract Announcements - New Xiang Chemical announced a production line will be shut down for renovation, expected to impact profits by approximately 48 million yuan [7] - Hai Xing Electric is a recommended candidate for a National Grid procurement project, with an estimated contract value of about 128 million yuan [8] - Samsung Medical is also a recommended candidate for multiple National Grid procurement projects, with a total expected contract value of approximately 193 million yuan [9] - Youxunda is projected to win a National Grid procurement project worth about 107 million yuan, representing 10.55% of its 2024 revenue [10] - Pulaide signed a strategic cooperation agreement with an international electric tool brand, with a total procurement amount exceeding 700 million yuan over five years [11] - Boshi Co. signed an industrial service contract worth approximately 96.99 million yuan with Guoneng Baotou Coal Chemical [12] Group 5: Market Performance - The STAR 50 Index surged by 3.38%, with several chip stocks reaching historical highs, while the overall market saw a mixed performance with significant movements in various sectors [12]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the given content 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - In August, copper prices fluctuated within a range, and prices were boosted by macro - factors at the end of the month. The implementation of US copper tariffs led to a narrowing of price spreads. COMEX copper ended a more than half - year tariff - expected trading with a 24% weekly decline, and the $3000 premium spread between COMEX and LME copper disappeared overnight. Macro expectations are leaning towards an increased probability of interest rate cuts in September, and domestic policy expectations are strengthening with a bright performance in the equity market. In the industrial fundamentals, although it was the off - season in China in August, the spot premium was strong, smelting profits did not improve significantly, and production declined month - on - month. After the tariff implementation, global visible inventories increased further. The flow of the 260,000 tons of COMEX copper inventory (with a cumulative increase of 170,000 tons this year) is crucial, and it may flow back to the LME copper market. During the re - balancing process, the emergence of invisible inventories due to demand shocks may affect the international copper price pricing center. In August, the copper price game was dull, with no obvious signs of long or short position increases and a low overall position level. However, the main price variable is still overseas. With the increasing certainty of interest rate cuts and the expectation of the peak season, copper prices may oscillate strongly, but attention should be paid to the weekly line pressure at the 80,000 level [4][5][83][84]. 3. Summaries According to the Directory Macro - level - In August, the Eurozone's manufacturing PMI rebounded (the preliminary value in August was 50.05%, a 0.7 - percentage - point month - on - month increase), while the US manufacturing level declined (the preliminary value of the US S&P Global Manufacturing PMI in July was 49.5%, a 3.4 - percentage - point month - on - month decrease, hitting a nine - month low and remaining below the boom - bust line for four consecutive months). China's manufacturing PMI in August was 49.4%, a 0.1 - percentage - point month - on - month increase, remaining below the boom - bust line for five consecutive months. The manufacturing industry was in a passive de - stocking stage under weak recovery, with a slight expansion in supply, a further decline in inventory, and a price increase, indicating an increase in apparent demand due to macro - policy stimulus. The implementation of US tariff policies and whether there will be incremental fiscal policies in China in the fourth quarter to promote the manufacturing industry into an active inventory - replenishment stage need to be continuously monitored. Macro expectations are leaning towards an increased probability of interest rate cuts. Under the continuous pressure from the Trump administration, Powell may change his monetary policy stance and not prioritize inflation control. After the marginal weakening of the US economic "hard data", the probability of an interest rate cut in September has increased significantly. Domestic policy expectations are strengthening, and the equity market is performing well [11][12]. Industrial Fundamentals Copper Concentrate Supply - Global copper mine production: In 2024, the annual production was 2283.5 million tons, a 2.54% year - on - year increase, with a market surplus of 30.1 million tons. In 2025, from January to June, the cumulative production was 1144 million tons, a 3.32% year - on - year increase, with a supply surplus of 25.1 million tons in the first half of the year. In June, the production was 191.6 million tons, a 3.57% year - on - year increase, with a supply surplus of 4.2 million tons [21]. - China's copper concentrate imports: In 2024, the cumulative import was 2811.4 million tons, a 2.1% year - on - year increase. In 2025, in July, the import was about 256 million tons, an 18.4% year - on - year increase, and the cumulative import from January to July was 1731.4 million tons, an 8% year - on - year increase [25]. TC (Treatment and Refining Charges) - On August 29, the SMM import copper concentrate index (weekly) was - 41.48 dollars/dry ton, a 0.33 - dollar decrease from the previous period. The 2025 copper concentrate long - term processing fee benchmark was set at 21.25 dollars/ton and 2.125 cents/pound [29]. Refined Copper Production - In August, SMM China's electrolytic copper production decreased by 0.28 million tons month - on - month (a 0.24% decrease) and increased by 15.59% year - on - year. From January to August, the cumulative production increased by 97.88 million tons (a 12.30% increase). It is expected that in September, domestic electrolytic copper production will decrease by 5.25 million tons month - on - month (a 4.48% decrease) and increase by 11.47 million tons year - on - year (an 11.42% increase). From January to September, the cumulative production is expected to increase by 109.35 million tons (a 12.20% increase) [36]. Refined Copper Imports and Exports - In 2024, China imported 373.88 million tons of refined copper (a 6.49% year - on - year increase) and exported 45.75 million tons (a 63.86% year - on - year increase). In 2025, in July, the import of electrolytic copper was 29.69 million tons (a 1.20% month - on - month decrease but a 7.56% year - on - year increase), and the export soared to 11.84 million tons (a 49.86% month - on - month increase and a 69.13% year - on - year increase) [42]. Scrap Copper Supply - In 2024, China imported 225 million tons of copper scrap (a 13.26% year - on - year increase). In 2025, from January to July, the cumulative import was 133.55 million tons (a 0.77% year - on - year decrease), and in July, the import was 19.01 million tons (a 3.73% month - on - month increase but a 2.36% year - on - year decrease) [46]. Scrap - refined Copper Price Spread - The average price spread between refined and scrap copper rods was 862 yuan/ton, a 138 - yuan month - on - month increase. The weekly operating rate of recycled copper rod enterprises was 11.80%, a 5.03 - percentage - point week - on - week decrease and a 1.46 - percentage - point year - on - year decrease [49]. Consumption - end - Power and grid investment: In 2024, power investment was 1168.722 billion yuan (a 12.14% year - on - year increase), and grid investment was 608.258 billion yuan (a 15.26% year - on - year increase). In 2025, from January to July, power investment was 428.8 billion yuan (a 3.4% year - on - year increase), and grid investment was 331.5 billion yuan (a 12.5% year - on - year increase) [50]. - Air - conditioner production: In 2024, the annual production was 265.9844 million units (a 9.7% year - on - year increase). In 2025, from January to July, the production was 183.4554 million units (a 5.1% year - on - year increase), and the monthly production decreased both month - on - month and year - on - year, entering the production off - season [53]. - Automobile production: In 2025, from January to July, the cumulative production of automobiles was 18.235 million units (a 12.7% year - on - year increase), and the production of new - energy vehicles was 1.243 million units in July (a 26.3% year - on - year increase), accounting for 48.7% of the total new - vehicle sales [58]. - Real - estate: In 2024, the real - estate completion area was 737 million square meters (a 27.7% year - on - year decrease), and the new - construction area decreased by 23% year - on - year. In 2025, in July, the completion area was 250 million square meters (a 16.5% year - on - year decrease), and the new - construction area decreased by 19.4% year - on - year [60]. Other Elements Inventory - As of August 29, the total inventory of the three major exchanges was 516,400 tons, a 51,100 - ton monthly increase. The LME copper inventory increased by 22,000 tons to 158,900 tons, the SHFE inventory increased by 7205 tons to 77,900 tons, and the COMEX copper inventory increased by 21,800 tons to 277,800 tons. As of August 28, the domestic bonded - area inventory was 75,000 tons, a 6000 - ton decrease from the previous week [66]. CFTC Non - commercial Net Position - As of August 26, the CFTC non - commercial long net position was 26,230 lots, a monthly decrease of 11,117 lots. The non - commercial long position was 56,762 lots (a 17,888 - lot monthly decrease), and the non - commercial short position was 30,532 lots (a 6771 - lot monthly decrease) [68]. Premium and Discount - As of August 29, the LME copper spot discount was - 80.26 dollars/ton, and the discount pattern expanded. The domestic spot premium first decreased and then increased. It is expected that the SHFE copper spot premium will remain firm [77]. Basis - As of August 29, 2025, the basis between the Shanghai Non - ferrous average price of Copper 1 and the continuous third - month contract was 60 yuan/ton [79]. Market Outlook - In the macro - level, copper prices may be boosted by the increasing certainty of interest rate cuts and the peak - season expectation, but attention should be paid to the weekly line pressure at the 80,000 level. In the industrial fundamentals, the flow of COMEX copper inventory and the impact of invisible inventory emergence on the international copper price pricing center need to be closely monitored [83][84].

上周美联储降息25个基点，符合市场预期，铜价止涨横盘，废铜价格随行企稳。卓创资讯分析显示，目 前废铜持货商逢高出货，市场供应宽松，下游精废差走阔，再生铜替代性增强，短期供需活跃。当前企 业加工利润环比改善，阳极铜利润亦受上半周盘面上行影响，开工情况持续恢复。后市来看，政策对废 铜下游加工企业的影响边际减弱，因此后市废铜市场需求韧性较强。考虑到宏观周期共振，价格存在止 跌反弹的可能。 ...

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant information provided 2. Core View of the Report - The main contract of Shanghai copper fluctuated and declined, with a decrease in open interest, a premium in the spot market, and a strengthening basis. The copper price is supported by the cost of the concentrate due to the negative TC index of copper ore and the firm offer of concentrate. Supply is constrained by the tight supply of scrap copper and copper concentrate, and macro - factors such as the Fed's interest rate cut keep the copper price in a high - level range. However, the strong copper price suppresses downstream purchasing sentiment, resulting in a light trading volume in the spot market. The peak season has not yet boosted demand, and consumption recovery is slow. In the options market, the call - put ratio of at - the - money options is 1.38, with a month - on - month increase of 0.0514, indicating a bullish sentiment and a slight increase in implied volatility. Technically, the 60 - minute MACD shows both lines below the 0 - axis with an expanding green bar. The operation suggestion is to go long on dips with a light position, while paying 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 79,620 yuan/ton, down 940 yuan; the price of LME 3 - month copper was 9,966.50 dollars/ton, down 29.50 dollars. The spread between the main contract and the next - month contract was - 70 yuan/ton, down 80 yuan. The open interest of the main contract of Shanghai copper was 127,860 lots, down 19,604 lots. The net position of the top 20 futures holders of Shanghai copper was - 16,293 lots, down 4,846 lots. LME copper inventory was 150,950 tons, down 1,675 tons. The inventory of cathode copper in the Shanghai Futures Exchange was 94,054 tons, up 12,203 tons. The warehouse receipt of cathode copper in the Shanghai Futures Exchange was 33,291 tons, down 2,856 tons [2]. 3.2 Spot Market - The price of SMM 1 copper spot was 79,990 yuan/ton, down 610 yuan; the price of Yangtze River Non - ferrous Market 1 copper spot was 80,065 yuan/ton, down 555 yuan. The CIF (bill of lading) price of Shanghai electrolytic copper was 56 dollars/ton, unchanged. The average premium of Yangshan copper was 53.50 dollars/ton, up 3 dollars. The basis of the CU main contract was 370 yuan/ton, up 330 yuan. The LME copper cash - to - 3 - month spread was - 71.13 dollars/ton, down 11.87 dollars [2]. 3.3 Upstream Situation - The import volume of copper ore and concentrates was 256.01 million tons, up 21.05 million tons. The rough smelting fee (TC) of domestic copper smelters was - 41.30 dollars/kiloton, down 0.45 dollars. The price of copper concentrate in Jiangxi was 70,910 yuan/metal ton, down 620 yuan; the price of copper concentrate in Yunnan was 71,610 yuan/metal ton, down 620 yuan. The processing fee of blister copper in the south was 700 yuan/ton, unchanged; the processing fee of blister copper in the north was 700 yuan/ton, unchanged [2]. 3.4 Industry Situation - The output of refined copper was 130.10 million tons, up 3.10 million tons. The import volume of unwrought copper and copper products was 430,000 tons, down 50,000 tons. The social inventory of copper was 41.82 million tons, up 0.43 million tons. The price of 1 bright copper wire scrap in Shanghai was 55,790 yuan/ton, down 580 yuan. The ex - factory price of 98% sulfuric acid of Jiangxi Copper was 590 yuan/ton, unchanged. The price of 2 copper scrap (94 - 96%) in Shanghai was 68,450 yuan/ton, down 250 yuan [2]. 3.5 Downstream and Application - The output of copper products was 222.19 million tons, up 5.26 million tons. The cumulative completed investment in power grid infrastructure was 331.497 billion yuan, up 40.431 billion yuan. The cumulative completed investment in real estate development was 6,030.919 billion yuan, up 672.942 billion yuan. The monthly output of integrated circuits was 4,250,287.10 thousand pieces, down 438,933.60 thousand pieces [2]. 3.6 Options Situation - The 20 - day historical volatility of Shanghai copper was 9.53%, up 1.16 percentage points; the 40 - day historical volatility of Shanghai copper was 8.30%, up 0.51 percentage points. The implied volatility of at - the - money options in the current month was 14.97%, up 0.0090 percentage points. The call - put ratio of at - the - money options was 1.38, up 0.0514 [2]. 3.7 Industry News - The Fed cut interest rates by 25 basis points, lowering the federal funds rate to 4.00% - 4.25%. After the FOMC statement, the probability of the Fed cutting interest rates in October was over 90%. China will select about 50 pilot cities for new consumption formats, models, and scenarios, and introduce a series of policy documents. During the consumption month, more than 25,000 cultural and tourism consumption activities will be carried out, and more than 330 million yuan in consumption subsidies will be issued. In August, the production and sales of new energy vehicles were 1.391 million and 1.395 million respectively, with year - on - year increases of 27.4% and 26.8% [2].

Core Viewpoint - India is actively seeking to challenge the 50% tariffs imposed by the U.S. on copper products through the WTO, asserting that these measures are essentially safeguard measures rather than national security actions [4][6][10]. Group 1: U.S.-India Trade Relations - The U.S. began imposing a 50% tariff on certain copper products from July 30, effective from August 1 indefinitely [8]. - India exported copper products worth $360 million to the U.S. in the 2025 fiscal year, while its copper imports for the 2024-2025 fiscal year totaled $14.45 billion, indicating a significant trade imbalance [9]. - The U.S. tariffs are seen as a response to India's previous retaliatory measures against U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum [6][10]. Group 2: WTO Consultations - India has requested consultations with the U.S. through the WTO, emphasizing its significant export interests affected by the U.S. tariffs [9]. - The Indian government has previously indicated its intention to impose retaliatory tariffs on U.S. products, which could amount to $1.91 billion in response to U.S. safeguard measures [10]. - India has also expressed concerns over the U.S. tariffs on automobiles and parts, which could impact $2.89 billion worth of Indian exports [10]. Group 3: Ongoing Negotiations - Despite the imposition of tariffs, India and the U.S. are engaged in negotiations for a bilateral trade agreement, with five rounds of talks completed since March [12]. - The next round of negotiations has been postponed due to the recent tariff imposition, with no new date set [13]. - India aims to resolve the tariff issue as a key condition for reaching a proposed trade agreement, while the U.S. is pushing for greater market access in sensitive sectors like agriculture [14]. Group 4: Trade Statistics - In the period from April to July, India's exports to the U.S. grew by 21.64% to $33.53 billion, while imports increased by 12.33% to $17.41 billion [15]. - The U.S. accounted for approximately 20% of India's total exports in 2024-2025, while India represented about 2.5% of U.S. imports [15].

Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant content found Core Viewpoints - The Fed's expected rate cut in September, the shift from the traditional domestic consumption off - season to the peak season, and the expected accumulation of domestic electrolytic copper inventories due to continuous imported copper arrivals may lead to strong fluctuations in Shanghai copper prices. It is recommended that investors hold their previous long positions cautiously and pay attention to support and resistance levels [3]. Summary by Related Catalogs Market Data - On September 2, 2025, the closing price of the active Shanghai copper futures contract was 79,660 yuan, down 120 yuan from the previous day; the trading volume was 61,677 lots, a decrease of 16,804 lots; the open interest was 180,065 lots, down 579 lots; the inventory was 19,501 tons, a decrease of 699 tons [2]. - The price of SMN 1 computer copper + 12 was 80,160 yuan, up 260 yuan from the previous day; the Shanghai copper basis was 500 yuan, an increase of 380 yuan [2]. - The LME 3 - month copper futures closing price (electronic) was 9,980.5 US dollars, up 96.5 US dollars from the previous day; the total inventory of registered and cancelled warrants was 0 tons, a decrease of 158,775 tons [2]. - The COMEX copper futures active contract closing price was 4.641 US dollars, up 0.10 US dollars from the previous day; the total inventory was 281,075 tons, an increase of 5,849 tons [2]. Industry News - In July 2025, China's household air - conditioner production was 16.115 million units, a month - on - month decline of 14.20%; the cumulative production was 136.434 million units, a cumulative year - on - year increase of 6.34%. In September 2025, the total production schedule of air - conditioners, refrigerators, and washing machines was 27.07 million units, a year - on - year decrease of 7.28% [2]. - Capstone Copper's Mantoverde copper mine in Chile will face a temporary decline in production due to the failure of two ball mills within a week [2]. - After the Shanghe Summit and approaching the end of the military parade, downstream enterprises of refined copper rods in North China will gradually resume normal production [2]. Investment Strategy - The restriction on the export of high - quality European scrap copper, the uncertainty of Sino - US tariff negotiations, and the negative price difference between domestic electrolytic copper and scrap copper may lead to a decrease in the import and production of domestic scrap copper in September. The planned maintenance of domestic smelters in September may reduce the production and import of refined copper. New domestic production capacity is expected to be put into operation in the future, which may increase the production of electrolytic copper in September. The import window for electrolytic copper is opening, which may increase the import volume and inventory [3].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The expectation of a Fed rate cut in September is almost certain, and the transition from the traditional consumption off - season to the peak season supports copper prices. With the expectation of the domestic traditional consumption off - season turning to the peak season and the Fed's September rate - cut expectation, the price of Shanghai copper may be cautiously bullish. It is recommended that investors hold their previous long positions cautiously and mainly lay out long positions when the price drops. Pay attention to the support and pressure levels of Shanghai copper, LME copper, and COMEX copper [1][3]. - The basis of Shanghai copper is positive and within a reasonable range, and the monthly spreads are all positive and within a reasonable range. Due to the Fed's September rate - cut expectation, the increase in the domestic electrolytic copper maintenance capacity in September, and the expectation of the traditional consumption off - season turning to the peak season, but the continuous accumulation of the domestic electrolytic copper social inventory, it is recommended that investors temporarily wait and see for the arbitrage opportunities of the basis and monthly spreads of Shanghai copper [7]. - The spreads of LME copper (0 - 3) and (3 - 15) contracts are negative and at a relatively low level, and the ratio of Shanghai - LME copper price is between the 50 - 75% quantiles of the past five years. Considering factors such as Trump's import tariffs suppressing potential demand, the continuous accumulation of LME and COMEX electrolytic copper inventories, the Fed's September rate - cut expectation, and the continuous tight supply - demand expectation of global copper concentrates, it is recommended that investors temporarily wait and see for the arbitrage opportunities of the spreads of LME copper (0 - 3) and (3 - 15) contracts [8]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs Macroeconomic Aspect - Import tariffs have pushed up commodity prices, leading to an increase in the US PPI annual rate in July and the core CPI annual rate in the consumer sector. Fed Chairman Powell said that the change in the risk balance point may require policy adjustment due to the weak supply and demand in employment, which has increased the expectation of a Fed rate cut in September. However, attention should still be paid to the new non - farm payrolls in the US in August and the consumer price index CPI on September 5th and 11th [2]. Upstream Aspect - **Copper Concentrate**: Newmont's Canadian Red Chris copper mine suspended operations due to a collapse accident, and Russia's Nornickel lowered its copper production forecast for 2025. These factors may lead to a month - on - month increase in the domestic copper concentrate production (import) volume in September. The domestic copper concentrate import index is negative and has decreased compared with last week. The copper concentrate out - port (in - port, inventory) volume of world (Chinese) ports has decreased (increased, increased) compared with last week. The domestic copper concentrate import volume in September may increase month - on - month [2][22][23]. - **Scrap Copper**: The negative spread between domestic electrolytic copper and bright and aged scrap copper may weaken the economy of scrap copper. The scrap copper import window is gradually opening, which may lead to a month - on - month decrease (increase) in the domestic scrap copper production (import) volume in September, and the supply - demand expectation is tight [2][30]. - **Blister Copper**: The second rotary anode furnace of the pyrometallurgical system of the Yunnan Zhongyou non - ferrous scrap copper resource recycling base produced anode copper in early July, and the No. 1 smelting furnace of Jiangxi Keli Copper Industry's first - phase 150,000 - ton anode plate project was ignited on August 11th. The weekly processing fees for blister copper in northern (southern) China have decreased. The domestic smelters' rough - smelting maintenance capacity in September may increase month - on - month, which may lead to a month - on - month decrease (increase) in the domestic blister copper production (import) volume in September [2][33]. - **Electrolytic Copper**: The domestic electrolytic copper production volume in September may decrease month - on - month. However, due to the expected production of new projects in the future, the import volume of domestic electrolytic copper in September may increase month - on - month [37][40]. Downstream Aspect - **Copper Products Enterprises**: The capacity utilization rate of domestic copper products enterprises in September may increase month - on - month. Specifically, the capacity utilization rate of electrolytic copper rods, recycled copper rods, copper wires and cables, copper enameled wires, copper strips, copper foils, and brass rods may increase month - on - month, while the capacity utilization rate of copper tubes may decrease month - on - month [46][48]. - **Copper Rods**: The capacity utilization rate of refined (recycled) copper rods has decreased compared with last week. The raw material (finished product) inventory of refined copper rod enterprises has decreased (increased) compared with last week, while the raw material (finished product) inventory of recycled copper rod enterprises has increased compared with last week. The capacity utilization rate of refined and recycled copper rod enterprises in September may increase month - on - month [50][52][54]. - **Copper Wires and Cables**: The capacity utilization rate of copper wires and cables has decreased compared with last week, and the raw material (finished product) inventory of copper wire and cable enterprises has decreased (increased) compared with last week. The capacity utilization rate of copper wires and cables in September may increase month - on - month [62][63][65]. - **Copper Enameled Wires**: The order volume (capacity utilization rate) of copper enameled wires has decreased (decreased) compared with last week, and the raw material (finished product) inventory days of copper enameled wire enterprises have decreased (increased) compared with last week. The capacity utilization rate of copper enameled wires in September may increase month - on - month [68][69][71]. - **Copper Strips**: The capacity utilization rate (production volume) of copper strips has decreased (decreased) compared with last week, and the raw material (finished product) inventory days of copper strip enterprises have increased (decreased) compared with last week. The capacity utilization rate of copper strips in September may increase month - on - month [75][77][79]. - **Copper Foils**: The capacity utilization rate of copper foils in September may increase month - on - month. The capacity utilization rate of electronic circuit (lithium - ion) copper foils in September may decrease (increase) month - on - month [82][83][84]. - **Copper Tubes**: The capacity utilization rate of copper tubes has decreased compared with last week, and the raw material (finished product) inventory days of copper tube enterprises have increased compared with last week. The capacity utilization rate of copper tubes in September may decrease month - on - month [87][88][89]. - **Brass Rods**: The capacity utilization rate of brass rods has decreased compared with last week, and the raw material (finished product) inventory days of brass rod enterprises have increased (decreased) compared with last week. The capacity utilization rate of brass rods in September may increase month - on - month [93][94][95]. Inventory Aspect - The inventory of Shanghai copper has increased, and the inventory of LME copper has also increased. The inventory of COMEX copper has increased, and the ratio of non - commercial long - to - short positions has decreased [15][17][19]. - The inventory of copper concentrates in Chinese ports has increased, and the copper concentrate import index is negative and has decreased compared with last week [20][22]. - The inventory of scrap copper in September may decrease, and the supply - demand expectation is tight [30]. - The inventory of blister copper in September may decrease, and the import volume may increase [33]. - The inventory of electrolytic copper in September may increase due to the increase in import volume, although the production volume may decrease [37][40]. Market Structure Aspect - The basis of Shanghai copper is positive, and the monthly spreads are all positive, both within a reasonable range. The spreads of LME copper (0 - 3) and (3 - 15) contracts are negative and at a relatively low level. The spreads between COMEX copper, LME copper, and Shanghai copper are all within a reasonable range [7][8][11]. - The closing prices of near - and far - month contracts of Shanghai copper show a Back structure, while those of COMEX copper show a Contango structure [12].