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Copper Falls as China’s Manufacturing Slows Amid Trade Tensions

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April 30, 2025
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  • Copper prices retreated 0.6% to $9,384 per ton after China’s manufacturing PMI fell to 49 in April, signaling contraction and raising concerns about weakening demand.
  • The PMI drop, from 50.5 in March, reflects the impact of escalating U.S.-China trade tensions on Asia’s largest economy.
  • Copper is on track for a monthly loss of over 3% in April, despite a recent rebound driven by tight market conditions, including low stockpiles and strong demand from China’s solar sector.
  • Other metals, including aluminum and zinc, also declined on the London Metal Exchange, while iron ore futures in Singapore fell 0.4% to $98.10 per ton, marking a third consecutive monthly decline.
  • China’s steel sector remains under pressure, with Angang Steel Co. reporting its 11th consecutive quarterly loss, though the loss narrowed by 67% year-over-year.

What Happened?

Copper prices fell from a four-week high after data revealed a contraction in China’s manufacturing activity, with the official PMI dropping to 49 in April. The decline highlights the economic strain caused by escalating trade tensions with the U.S., which are beginning to impact Chinese factories and commodities demand.

Copper had recently rebounded due to tight market conditions, including low stockpiles, a scrap shortage, and strong demand from China’s solar sector. However, analysts warned that the rally could be short-lived, as the latest factory data underscores the challenges facing China’s economy.

Other industrial metals, including aluminum and zinc, also declined, while iron ore futures in Singapore extended their losses, reflecting broader concerns about weakening demand in China’s industrial sector.


Why It Matters?

Copper is often seen as a barometer of global economic health, and its decline signals growing concerns about the impact of the U.S.-China trade war on global commodities demand. The contraction in China’s manufacturing sector, coupled with ongoing trade tensions, raises questions about the sustainability of recent gains in industrial metals.

For China, the slowdown in factory activity adds pressure on policymakers to implement measures to stabilize the economy and support key industries like steel and manufacturing. However, the effectiveness of these measures will depend on the duration and intensity of the trade conflict.

For global markets, the decline in copper and other metals highlights the vulnerability of commodities to geopolitical and economic uncertainties, with potential ripple effects across supply chains and industries.


What’s Next?

China’s policymakers are expected to roll out targeted measures to support struggling industries, but the lack of aggressive stimulus suggests a cautious approach to managing economic risks.

Meanwhile, the trajectory of copper and other industrial metals will depend on how the U.S.-China trade conflict evolves and whether China’s economic slowdown deepens. Investors will also monitor global demand trends, particularly in sectors like renewable energy and construction, which are key drivers of commodities consumption.

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