Core Viewpoint - The demand for copper tubes primarily comes from the refrigeration industry, with air conditioning being the main driver. The production scale of air conditioning products has expanded significantly, but market growth is slowing down due to economic conditions and changing consumer demands, leading to a saturation of the market. Consequently, the production of air conditioning copper tubes has not seen significant increases, with a projected production of 1.888 million tons in China by 2024, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 5.4% [1][7][8]. Industry Overview - Air conditioning copper tubes are essential components that connect indoor and outdoor units, primarily used for refrigerant transmission. They can be categorized into ordinary and degreased copper tubes based on usage and manufacturing processes, and further classified into oxygen-free copper, oxygen-containing copper, and special copper based on materials [3][4]. Industry Chain - The industry chain for air conditioning copper tubes consists of three segments: upstream (copper materials and production equipment), midstream (production and manufacturing of copper tubes), and downstream (application fields including residential, commercial, and industrial air conditioning) [4]. Production Trends - China's copper material production has shown an upward trend, increasing from 20.172 million tons in 2019 to a projected 23.503 million tons in 2024. In the first nine months of 2025, the production reached 18.575 million tons, marking a year-on-year increase of 9.6%. This growth provides ample raw materials for the air conditioning copper tube industry [5]. Current Market Situation - The air conditioning market has experienced fluctuations, with production declining in 2021 due to insufficient downstream consumption and rising upstream copper prices. However, production has gradually recovered, maintaining a slight growth trend, with a total production of 1.888 million tons expected in 2024, up 5.4% year-on-year [1][7]. Competitive Landscape - The competitive landscape of the air conditioning copper tube industry is characterized by leading companies leveraging scale, technology, and supply chain advantages to capture significant market shares. Smaller companies face challenges due to funding and technology limitations, often focusing on niche markets and regional segments [8][9]. Key Companies - Notable companies in the air conditioning copper tube industry include: - Jintian Copper Group Co., Ltd. - Zhejiang Hailiang Co., Ltd. - Guangdong Precision Metal Co., Ltd. - Zhongse Aobote Copper-Aluminum Industry Co., Ltd. - Ningbo Jintian Copper Industry (Group) Co., Ltd. - Jiangsu Jiangrun Copper Industry Co., Ltd. - Anhui Xingshengda Refrigeration Copper Tube Manufacturing Co., Ltd. - Qingdao Hongtai Copper Industry Co., Ltd. [2][10][11]. Future Development Trends - The future of the air conditioning copper tube industry is expected to focus on high-end copper tubes, driven by national energy efficiency standards that enhance the performance of air conditioning equipment. Companies will increase R&D investments to improve production processes and technology. Additionally, the industry will prioritize green and sustainable development, implementing low-carbon processes and automation to enhance production efficiency and reduce costs [12].