Copper Discounts in Shanghai Under Pressure as Supply Outpaces Demand
Looking ahead, spot copper discounts in Shanghai are expected to remain under pressure. Despite some improvement today, supply continues to dominate. Early offers were firm, but weak demand led to sell-offs later, with Tiefeng quoted at a discount of 300 yuan/ton, pulling prices down.
A persistent high Contango encourages warrant deliveries, reducing spot liquidity. Ongoing arrivals of imported and domestic copper add to supply. Meanwhile, demand recovery is slow and copper prices remain high, offering little support for premiums.
Overall, supply growth continues to outpace demand, keeping the spot market oversupplied.