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China's 1# refined copper spot prices stood at Yuan 96,738/tonne on December 30, retreating notably by Yuan 3,771/tonne compared with the previous trading day, according to Mysteel's assessment. Specifically, spot prices in Shanghai ranged between Yuan 95,820-97,840/tonne, averaging at Yuan 96,750/t
As of December 29, 2025, the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) copper main contract settlement price reached Yuan 100,460/tonne, surging by Yuan 26,660/tonne or 36.12% compared with December 31, 2024. Since China's copper prices surpassed their 2024 highs in early December 2025, prices entered a rapi
China's 1# refined copper spot prices stood at Yuan 94,281/tonne on December 24, rebounding notably by Yuan 1,311/tonne compared with the previous trading day, according to Mysteel's assessment. Specifically, spot prices in Shanghai ranged between Yuan 94,610-95,050/tonne, averaging at Yuan 94,770/t
China's 1# refined copper spot prices stood at Yuan 93,510/tonne on December 23, falling slightly by Yuan 35/tonne compared with the previous trading day, according to Mysteel's assessment. The Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) copper main contract settlement price also dropped, down by 0.01% day on
Mysteel Survey
Mysteel's surveys on China's Copper prices, inventories, production, imports/exports, costs, profits, and more.
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