Against the backdrop of rising global trade protectionism, many countries have introduced policies for the local production of key raw materials. India's increase in import tariffs on copper materials has forced international enterprises to adjust their production capacity layout and build local bases for the fine processing of red copper tubes. Although this trend brings regional market opportunities, it also leads to an increase in initial investment costs, putting greater financial pressure on small and medium-sized enterprises.
Meanwhile, the price of copper futures in London is expected to remain at a high level with fluctuations in 2025, affected by geopolitical factors and competition from new energy metals. Enterprises need to hedge cost risks through means such as futures hedging and process optimization. It is worth noting that the improvement of the utilization rate of recycled copper has become a consensus in the industry. The proportion of recycled materials of leading enterprises has exceeded 30%. This move not only meets the ESG requirements but also enhances the resistance to price fluctuations.