SMM Shanghai copper spot market KuaiBao: at the end of the month, on the last trading day, it is difficult to break the stalemate pattern of buying and promoting weak spot transactions.

Published: Jul 31, 2020 12:17 (GMT+8)

SMM July 31: today, the spot price of electrolytic copper in Shanghai is quoted as rising 10 to 90 yuan per ton, leveling copper at 51760 yuan / ton to 51920 yuan / ton, and copper at 51820 yuan / ton to 51980 yuan / ton. Shanghai copper continued to fluctuate around 51800 yuan / ton first line. Morning market quotation flat water copper in the rising water 20 yuan 30 yuan / ton, good copper price price in the rising water 90 yuan / ton, market transactions more wait-and-see, the end of the month stalemate characteristics are obvious, low activity, demand decline, in the trading price, flat copper trading in the rising water 10 yuan 20 yuan / ton, good copper can be as low as 70 yuan / ton, wet copper down, as low as 80 yuan / ton discount. At the end of the month, enterprises are involved in settlement and invoicing, and there is a lack of buying interest among traders and downstream, and the transaction may improve after the next month.

Data Source Statement: Except for publicly available information, all other data are processed by SMM based on publicly available information, market communication, and relying on SMM's internal database model. They are for reference only and do not constitute decision-making recommendations.

For any inquiries or for more information, please contact: lemonzhao@smm.cn
For more information on how to access our research reports, please contact:service.en@smm.cn
Related News
Peru sees 1 million t/y copper output boost within five to six years
10 hours ago
Peru sees 1 million t/y copper output boost within five to six years
Read More
Peru sees 1 million t/y copper output boost within five to six years
Peru sees 1 million t/y copper output boost within five to six years
Peru's Energy and Mines Minister Guillermo Shinno said the country expects to add about 1 million tonnes of annual copper production within five to six years through new mining projects. The world's third-largest copper producer anticipates 2026 output of 2.5 to 2.7 million tonnes, roughly unchanged from 2023 as declining ore grades and recurring social conflicts weigh on supply. The newly elected government is seeking to reverse that stagnation by cutting red tape; in the two months since taking office, mining companies have stepped up engagement with the ministry. Shinno said officials have identified 27 permits that could be eliminated from roughly 100 mining-sector requirements, without lowering environmenta
10 hours ago
India copper producers seek GST cut as record prices raise working-capital burden
15 hours ago
India copper producers seek GST cut as record prices raise working-capital burden
Read More
India copper producers seek GST cut as record prices raise working-capital burden
India copper producers seek GST cut as record prices raise working-capital burden
Indian copper producers are seeking a GST cut to 5% from 18%, citing rising working-capital requirements amid record-high copper prices.
15 hours ago
Sulphuric Acid Shortage Emerges as a Constraint on Zambia’s Copper Growth
19 hours ago
Sulphuric Acid Shortage Emerges as a Constraint on Zambia’s Copper Growth
Read More
Sulphuric Acid Shortage Emerges as a Constraint on Zambia’s Copper Growth
Sulphuric Acid Shortage Emerges as a Constraint on Zambia’s Copper Growth
Zambia’s sulphuric acid shortage is becoming a growing constraint on copper production and refining. Jubilee Metals reported acid costs rising by more than 200% in Q4 FY2026, while Sable cathode output fell to 250 t from 361 t in Q3. Government data also showed small-scale copper production down 35.2% YoY in H1 2026, highlighting the sector’s exposure to tight acid availability and higher processing costs.
19 hours ago