China–Europe copper industry

Copper intelligence
& market updates

Copper futures markets, policy and trade, lead-free brass and recycled materials in China and Europe.

Weekly Brief

26 October – 1 November 2026

Futures fell into the month-end, prompt metal stayed tight, and the US tariff decision stayed pending ahead of the 3 November elections.

Futures fall, prompt metal stays tight

LME stocks flat at 274,000 tonnes

Four policy changes in week 44

Price table · Chart · Brass · Policy · Takeaways

Materials & procurement / Explainer

A practical way to connect a European buyer’s requirements with the information requested from a Chinese brass supplier.

Copper markets / Explainer

Why a useful physical-market comparison starts with the reference, quotation period, delivery place and costs included.

Recycling / Explainer

A shared vocabulary helps start a recycled-copper conversation. A shipment still needs a precise, agreed description.

Materials reference

Copper and its major alloy families, alloying elements, representative grades and typical applications.