Metal7h
Significant Rebound! Aluminum Wire and Cable Exports in December Up Over 50% MoM [SMM Analysis]
According to customs data, aluminum wire and cable exports in December 2024 reached 26,700 mt, marking a significant rebound ...
Metal10h
CGN Announces Winning Candidates for 10.5GW PV Module Centralised Procurement
CGN Announces Winning Candidates for 10.5GW PV Module Centralised Procurement] On January 24, CGN New Energy announced the ...
Metal10h
Upward Trend in High Nickel Pig Iron Prices Amid Supply and Demand Shifts
In this week's nickel market, the price trend of high nickel pig iron (NPI) has been particularly noteworthy. According to ...
Metal10h
Copper Cathode Production Declined as Expected in January but Will Increase Again in February [SMM Analysis]
[SMM Analysis: January Copper Cathode Production Declined as Expected but Will Rebound in February] In January, SMM China's copper cathode production decreased by 81,700 mt MoM (down 7.46%), increased ...
Metal10h
Petroleum Coke Market Prices Continue to Rise, Tight Supply and Demand Drive Short-Term Fluctuation at Highs [SMM Analysis]
In the petroleum coke market, downstream carbon enterprises actively stockpiled this week, with strong demand from anode material plants. Coupled with low refinery inventories and frequent refinery ...
Metal13h
BHP's Copper Production Increased by 17% in Q4 Last Year, While Iron Ore Production Increased Slightly
[BHP's Copper Production Rose 17% in Q4 Last Year, Iron Ore Production Increased Slightly] According to Mining.com citing Reuters, BHP Group announced on Tuesday that its iron ore production increased ...
Metal12h
China's Petroleum Coke Imports to Decline Significantly in 2024, Market Demand Gradually Recovers and Expected to Rise in 2025 [SMM Analysis]
According to customs data, China imported 982,900 mt of petroleum coke in December 2024, down 7.32% MoM and 28.45% YoY. The estimated import price of petroleum coke in December was $136.84/mt, down 11 ...
Metal11h
High-Grade NPI Prices Rebound as Tight Market Supply Drives Price Recovery [SMM Analysis]
[SMM Analysis: High-Grade NPI Prices Rebound as Tight Market Supply Drives Price Recovery] This week, the high-grade NPI market experienced a significant price rebound. The average price of 8-12% high ...
Metal12h
Market Inquiries Remain Quiet Before Chinese New Year, High-Grade NPI Prices Stay Stable [NPI Daily Review]
[SMM Daily Review: Market Inquiries Remain Quiet Before Chinese New Year, High-Grade NPI Prices Stay Stable] January 24 - SMM 8-12% high-grade NPI average price is 942 yuan/mtu (ex-factory, tax ...
Metal11h
Stainless Steel Spot Stabilized Before the Holiday, Inventory Buildup Wave May Follow After the Holiday [SMM Analysis]
This week, stainless steel spot prices remained stable, with the market relatively sluggish. As of January 24, SMM Wuxi region's 304 cold-rolled coil prices were quoted at 13,000-13,300 yuan/mt, with ...
Metal9h
Domestic Bauxite Production Remains Low; Supply and Demand Stay Tightly Balanced, Bauxite Inventory Remains Low [SMM Analysis]
SMM, January 24: According to SMM estimates, China's bauxite production in January 2025 (31 days) saw a slight decrease of 1.4% MoM, up 12.2% YoY. In January 2025, the total bauxite raw material ...
Metal13h
Operating Rates in Zinc Downstream Sectors Plunged a Week Before the Chinese New Year Holiday [SMM Analysis]
Operating Rates of Zinc Downstream Sectors Plunged the Week Before the Chinese New Year Holiday] This week, the operating rates of zinc downstream sectors showed a consistent decline, significantly ...