Driven by global economic integration and technological innovation, magnet wire, as a fundamental material for the electrical power and electronics industries, has seen continuously climbing demand. In 2025, the rapid development of China's NEV, smart power grid, and other industries injected strong momentum into the magnet wire industry. Meanwhile, tightening environmental protection regulations and rising technological barriers accelerated the industry's transition toward green production and intelligent manufacturing. The eastern region exhibited a notable industrial clustering effect, the central and western regions accelerated their industrial layout leveraging resources and policy support, and the northeast embraced new opportunities through the Belt and Road Initiative. Against this backdrop, Zhejiang Jinjia Special-Shaped Copper Co., Ltd. joined hands with SMM to jointly produce the which came into being at the right moment. Through data collection and regional analysis, the industry distribution map was created to reveal development characteristics and trends, providing a scientific basis for enterprise strategies, policy formulation, and investment decisions, and facilitating the high-quality development of China's magnet wire industry. (Claim your free distribution map:) Specializing in High-Precision Oxygen-Free Copper Product Series ▌Company Profile Zhejiang Jinjia Special-Shaped Copper Co., Ltd. , located at No. 3 Chuangzhi Road, Lijiaxiang Town, Changxing County, in the Changxing Sub-zone of the South Taihu Lake Industrial Cluster Area, covers a land area of 111.8 mu, with a total building area of 167,600 m² for workshops and office buildings. The company specializes in high-precision oxygen-free copper processing, professionally producing premium upward-cast oxygen-free copper rod, oxygen-free copper busbar, copper billet, and special-shaped copper semis, as well as high-precision oxygen-free copper plate and copper strip products . The company owns multiple sets of domestically advanced energy-saving and environmental protection upward continuous casting units, capable of providing clients with premium electrical oxygen-free copper rod in various specifications ranging from Ø8.0 to Ø35.0 mm. The company owns multiple sets of the most advanced domestic copper semis continuous extrusion units of various models and fully automatic copper busbar drawing and straightening integrated units, capable of providing clients with copper busbars and copper billets in various specifications, producing copper busbar products with widths of 320 mm and below, and producing copper billet products with diameters of Ø120 mm and below, with internal quality and oxygen content both exceeding national standard requirements. The company possesses strong mold design and development capabilities, enabling it to provide clients with technical support and develop special-shaped copper busbars and electrical special-shaped products. The company co-established a "production-academia-research" research base with the Continuous Extrusion Research Center of Dalian Jiaotong University. Relying on Dalian Kangfeng Technology Co., Ltd., it developed the world's first TLJ800U copper semis continuous extrusion unit. The commissioning of this equipment enables the company to provide clients with oxygen-free copper plate/sheet and strip with a thickness of 12–20 mm and a width of 420–630 mm. The company also collaborated with China Copper Industry Kunming Heavy Industry on a copper plate/sheet and strip rolling production line and its ancillary facilities. Once in operation, it can provide clients with copper plates, copper strips, and other products in various specifications. The company has obtained certifications for the ISO 9001-2015 Quality Management System, ISO 14001-2015 Environmental Management System, and ISO 45001-2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management System, strictly implementing standardized management to provide reliable assurance for product quality. ▌ Contact Information Xu Jianhua 139 5759 7472 SMM Contact Chen Xiaolong 180 1708 9983 Long press to scan the QR code for a free distribution map

North Copper stated at its earnings briefing on May 22 that since 2025, the contributions of sulphuric acid and precious metals businesses to the company's operating performance had increased significantly. Going forward, the company would further adjust its copper raw material structure, increase the procurement proportion of gold concentrates, and boost gold production. Meanwhile, it would increase R&D and capacity for mid-to-high-end copper strip products, raise the production proportion of treated foil in rolled copper foil, and continuously enhance the added value of copper processing products.

SMM News on May 21: Guangdong region: Premiums in this region trended gradually lower this week, mainly due to increased arrivals coupled with weakening consumption. As of Thursday, high-quality copper was quoted at 240 yuan/mt, down 30 yuan/mt from last Thursday; standard-quality copper was quoted at a premium of 160 yuan/mt, down 40 yuan/mt from last Thursday; SX-EW copper was quoted at 90 yuan/mt, down 40 yuan/mt from last Thursday. On Thursday, the price spread of standard-quality copper premiums between Shanghai and Guangdong showed Guangdong higher by 270 yuan/mt, and it widened to 300 yuan/mt mid-week. The relatively large price spread led to cargoes from Jiangxi and Shanghai flowing southward. According to SMM statistics, as of Thursday, total inventory in Guangdong warehouses was 20,300 mt, up 3,400 mt from last Thursday, while warrants totaled 4,900 mt, down 152 mt from last Thursday. Specifically: warehouse arrivals this week were 17,000 mt/week, up 4,000 mt/week WoW, higher than the annual average (14,000 mt/week), mainly due to increased arrivals from northern cargoes. Warehouse withdrawals were 13,700 mt/week, down 1,100 mt WoW, slightly below the annual average (14,200 mt/week), as terminal orders decreased and copper processing enterprises' operating rates declined. Looking ahead to next week, affected by increased supply and weakening demand (according to our understanding, a large copper processing enterprise will see significant production cuts next week), inventory is expected to continue increasing, and spot premiums are expected to continue declining. (The above information is based on market collection and comprehensive assessment by the SMM research team. The information provided in this article is for reference only. This article does not constitute a direct recommendation for investment research decisions. Clients should make prudent decisions and not use this as a substitute for independent judgment. Any decisions made by clients are unrelated to SMM.)

[SMM Analysis]: Copper-related Policy Shifts Across the Americas: Copper is no longer merely an industrial metal — it is rapidly emerging as a strategic resource. From mining policy reforms in Chile and Peru, to the U.S. Section 232 investigation and the strengthening of North American critical minerals strategies, copper policies across the Americas in 2025–2026 are set to exert profound influence over global copper supply-demand balances, smelting dynamics, and copper price volatility.

[SMM Shanghai Spot Copper] Copper prices declined intraday, dipping to around 103,500 yuan/mt. Downstream buying interest rebounded notably compared to the previous trading day. According to SMM, orders at some copper processing enterprises rebounded by more than 30% from the previous day.

SMM May 14 Update: Guangdong region: Premiums in this region fluctuated at highs this week. Although copper prices surged significantly, suppliers maintained a bullish stance on premiums and were unwilling to lower prices for shipments, keeping premiums firm. As of Thursday, high-quality copper was quoted at 270 yuan/mt, on par with last Thursday; standard-quality copper premiums were quoted at 200 yuan/mt, up 10 yuan/mt from last Thursday; SX-EW copper was quoted at 130 yuan/mt, up 10 yuan/mt from last Thursday. On Thursday, the price spread of standard-quality copper premiums between Shanghai and Guangdong showed Guangdong higher by 280 yuan/mt. Given the large price spread, cargoes from Jiangxi and Hunan moved southward. According to SMM statistics, as of Thursday, total inventory in Guangdong warehouses was 16,800 mt, down 1,500 mt from last Thursday, with warrants totaling 5,100 mt, up 675 mt from last Thursday. Specifically: Arrivals at warehouses this week were 13,000 mt/week, up 1,100 mt/week WoW, below the annual average (14,000 mt/week); increased arrivals from northern sources were the main reason. Warehouse withdrawals were 14,800 mt/week, up 3,600 mt WoW, slightly above the annual average (14,200 mt/week). As downstream restocking before the holiday was limited, end-user enterprises began restocking after the holiday, driving up warehouse withdrawals. Looking ahead to next week, as copper prices hover at historical highs, end-user cargo pick-up enthusiasm declined notably this week, and finished product inventories at many copper processing enterprises increased. Production cuts are expected next week. Therefore, inventory is expected to edge up next week, and premiums are expected to hover at highs without further climbing. (The above information is derived from market data collection and comprehensive assessment by the SMM research team. The information provided in this article is for reference only. This article does not constitute direct advice for investment research decisions. Clients should make prudent decisions and not replace independent judgment with this information. Any decisions made by clients are not related to SMM.)

The International Copper Association (ICA) announced that Indonesian mining and copper smelting company PT Amman Mineral Nusa Tenggara (AMMAN) has officially joined the association, becoming the first member headquartered in Southeast Asia. Indonesia has been accelerating downstream copper processing and domestic smelting expansion in recent years, strengthening Southeast Asia’s role in the global copper supply chain. Increasing investment in copper smelting, fabrication and energy-transition related sectors is also reinforcing the region’s importance in refined copper supply, copper product exports, and demand from AI infrastructure and power grid development.

On May 14-15, 2026, the SMM WCCE 2026 (4th) Wire & Cable Industry Development Conference and Industrial Exhibition will grandly open at the Suzhou International Conference Hotel, Jiangsu, focusing on precise matchmaking across the cable industry chain. With full-chain resource integration and efficient supply-demand matching at its core, the exhibition builds a premium bridge for business negotiation and technical exchange among industry partners. Zhejiang Jiuli Electrical Materials Co., Ltd. Specializing in R&D and production of copper conductor wire , the company possesses large-scale capacity and leading processes, continuously providing clients with high-quality products and services . At this exhibition, the company will showcase high-grade copper conductor wire, offering professional material supporting services for the wire and cable industry. Jiuli Electrical was established in April 2016 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Jiuli Group Co., Ltd., with a registered capital of 300 million yuan and a factory area of over 110,000 m². The company is primarily engaged in the R&D, production, and sales of copper conductor wire . Among its main products, the 8mm electrical copper wire rod was recognized as a Zhejiang Province Industrial New Product. The company has established an annual capacity of 400kt of electrical copper wire rod, 100kt of 1.8–4.0 precision conductor wire, and 90kt of high-frequency clad oxygen-free copper rod . Adhering to the principle of integrity — "Sincerity endures, trust establishes" — the company provides clients with high-quality products and services. The company has a complete and scientific management system . Its products feature excellent craftsmanship, outstanding precision, and industry-leading stability , with quality far exceeding national and industry standard requirements . In 2017, the company was honored as a National Outstanding Supplier among copper rod processing enterprises. In 2018, it was ranked among the Top 10 Renowned Copper Processing Enterprises nationwide. For consecutive years, it received local government honors including "Top 10 in Scale" and "Top 10 Star Enterprises" among industrial enterprises. May 14-15, 2026, Suzhou International Conference Hotel, Jiangsu . Friends from all sectors are welcome to visit the conference and the booth of Zhejiang Jiuli Electrical Materials Co., Ltd. (E01) to experience up close the technological strength and product excellence of a high-precision copper conductor wire enterprise, explore new cooperation opportunities, and open a new chapter for the industry together. SMM WCCE 2026 (4th) Wire & Cable Industry Development Conference and Industrial Exhibition May 14-15 Suzhou International Conference Hotel, Jiangsu Participating enterprises: Qifan Cable, Kunyi Cable, Senyuan Cable, Sanwu Cable, Huili Cable, Wanma Co., Ltd., Xinhai Gaodao, Chenfeng Yongliang, Xinhuang Group, Dongwu Futures, Guojia Conductor, Hongxing Meike, Dongfeng Cable, Qijia Industrial, Beijing Shougang Ferroalloy, Xinhongye, Yingtan Chaolong, Meichuangli, Jiuli Electrical, Xinzi Nengke, Xindongang Electric, Hangtian Electric, Guochu Logistics, Jielüda, Jinhuijia, Xindian Aluminum Alloy, Gangwei Ultrasonic, Jinrui Qianyuan... Click to View ☛ ｜

A newly built copper processing plant at the Almalyk Mining and Metallurgical Complex in Uzbekistan has been officially inaugurated and put into operation, with an annual ore processing capacity of 60 million tons.

Mitsubishi Materials Corporation said on Wednesday that it had decided to cease the processing of copper concentrates at the Onahama smelter and refinery, as well as the operation of related smelting facilities, by the end of March 2027.In a statement, the company said the outlook for the related business had become increasingly uncertain due to intensifying competition from overseas smelters and a sharp decline in treatment and refining charges (TC/RCs) for copper concentrates.The company said in a statement that it expected to record an impairment loss of 21 billion yen in Q4 of the current fiscal year ending this month, mainly related to the smelter's fixed assets.