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April 21: SHFE aluminum held up well, with market sentiment partially boosting overall moderate transactions [Daily Review of Spot Aluminum Billet]
According to SMM statistics, the inventory of aluminum billets in mainstream domestic consumption areas stood at 196,700 mt on April 21, down 12,500 mt WoW from last Thursday. On Monday, SHFE aluminum ...
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Trading was sluggish, magnesium prices were in the doldrums [SMM Magnesium Ingot Spot Report]
Today, the mainstream quotations for 99.9% magnesium ingot in major production areas were 16,600-16,700 yuan/mt, down by 100 yuan/mt compared to the previous working day. Inquiries were sluggish, and ...
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Import and Export Situation of LFP Materials in March [SMM Analysis]
In the import data from the General Administration of Customs for March 2025, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region remained the top province for LFP exports with 906 mt, all of which were exported to ...
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Amid the Tariff Storm, the US Announces Strict Scrutiny of Re-export Trade. Can Galvanized Sheet Exports in April Still Be Expected? [SMM Analysis]
SMM Analysis:According to the latest customs data, galvanized sheet exports in March 2025 reached 1.2902 million mt, while ...
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【SMM Analysis】Market Recovery in March, Artificial Graphite Exports Increased
SMM Analysis: Market Recovery in March, Artificial Graphite Exports Increase. SMM, March 24: In February 2025, China's ...
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Under the Tariff Storm, the US Announces Strict Inspection of Transit Trade. How Will Galvanized Sheet Exports Be Expected in April? [SMM Analysis]
Under the Tariff Storm, the US Announces Strict Inspection of Re-export Trade, How Will Galvanized Sheet Exports Perform in April? According to the latest customs data, galvanized sheet exports in ...
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The domestic social inventory continued to decrease, providing some support for zinc prices. [SMM Zinc Futures Review]
The domestic social inventory continued to decrease, providing some support for zinc prices. The most-traded SHFE zinc 2506 contract opened at 22,230 yuan/mt. At the beginning of the session, SHFE ...
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【SMM Analysis】March Nickel Sulphate Import and Export
View SMM Nickel Quotations, Data, and Market Analysis. According to the latest data from China Customs, China's total nickel sulphate imports in March 2025 reached 4,044 mt (metal ...
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China's copper anode imports in March 2025 dropped 47.8% YoY, hitting a five-year low [SMM Analysis]
According to data from the General Administration of Customs, China's imports of copper anode in March 2025 were 50,176 mt, ...
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【SMM Analysis】March Ternary Cathode Imports and Exports Released, Imports Up 31% MoM, Exports Up 36% MoM
In March 2025, China's imports of ternary cathode materials (combined NCM and NCA) reached 4,504 mt, up 31% MoM but down 32.15% YoY. Among them, NCM imports were 4, ...
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Summary of Imported Iron Ore Transaction Prices on April 21
【SMM Iron Ore Price Transaction Summary】On April 21, prices increased by 10-15 yuan/mt compared to the previous trading day. In the main ports of Shandong, PB fines were priced at 765 yuan, and super ...
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【SMM HRC Daily Trading】Futures fluctuated at highs, spot trading volume increased significantly.
Futures fluctuated at highs today, while spot prices rose by 10-30 yuan/mt. Futures continued to fluctuate at highs, and the market trading atmosphere improved. Traders actively destocked, leading to ...