Metal1h
Import and export volume of die-casting zinc alloy in April decreased both MoM and YoY [SMM Analysis]
According to the latest customs data, the export volume of zinc alloy in April 2024 was 275.59 mt, down 12.85% MoM and 2.96% YoY. The cumulative export volume of zinc alloy from January to April 2024 ...
Metal2h
China's total exports surged 36% MoM from May 11 to May 17
Prices of the most active silicon contract are likely to move rangebound next week (July 7-13). The SMMI index rose 0.4% on a weekly basis as of Wednesday. The most-traded silicon metal futures ...
Metal2h
Zinc Oxide Exports Decrease in April, Imports Increase [SMM Analysis]
According to the latest customs data, zinc oxide exports in April 2024 were 1,096.65 mt, up 21.16% MoM, but down 25.14% YoY. Cumulative zinc oxide exports from January to April 2024 were 3,673.15 mt, ...
Metal4h
Zinc Concentrate Imports Increased MoM in April, What About May? [SMM Analysis]
According to the latest customs data, in April 2024, zinc concentrate imports were 287,400 mt in physical content, up 17.68% MoM (43,100 mt in physical content) but down 10.22% YoY. Cumulative zinc ...
Metal4h
April Refined Zinc Imports Slightly Exceeded Expectations; May Imports Expected to Decline [SMM Analysis]
According to the latest customs data, refined zinc imports in April 2024 were 46,000 mt, down 300.0 mt or 0.68% MoM, up 193.57% YoY. From January to April, cumulative refined zinc imports were 142,700 ...
Metal4h
As cost and demand support weakened, where is the new price bottom line for quartz crucibles?
As of May 17, the SMM domestic market prices for 36-inch photovoltaic quartz crucibles were 14,000-18,000 yuan/each, with an average price of 16,000 yuan/each. The price has dropped by 6,000 yuan/each ...
Metal5h
UK’s aluminium packaging recycling rate hits a record-breaking Y-o-Y growth of 13%
The aluminium packaging recycling rate in the United Kingdom (UK) hit an impressive 68 per cent in 2023, according to the National Packaging Waste Database published by the Environment Agency. This ...
Metal5h
Transfer of aluminium dross from fire-hit Rayong plant disrupted by local protest
In a significant turn of events, the relocation of a second consignment of aluminium dross from Win Process Company’s recycling facility in Rayong encountered a significant setback on May 19. The ...
Metal5h
Spot consumption drags down zinc prices, SHFE zinc moves downwards after a higher opening [SMM Zinc Morning Comment]
Overnight, LME zinc opened at $3128.5/mt. At the beginning of the session, LME zinc briefly fell to a low of $3083/mt, then rebounded twice to reach a high of $3185/mt. Subsequently, LME zinc quickly ...
Metal5h
Weak Consumption Inhibits Copper Prices from Rising Continuously [SMM Copper Morning Comment]
LME copper opened at $10,879/mt overnight, initially rising to a high of $10,982/mt before fluctuating downward. LME copper opened at $10,879/mt overnight, initially rising to a high of $10,982/mt ...
Metal5h
SMM Nickel Market Morning Comment (May 22)
On May 21, Jinchuan nickel was at a premium of 600-800 yuan/mt, with an average of 700 yuan/mt, down 150 yuan/mt from the previous trading day.
Metal5h
SMM Tin Market Morning Comment (May 22)
In the night session yesterday, the SHFE tin 2406 contract closed at 277,760 yuan/mt, up 20 yuan/mt or 0.01%, with a high of 283,590 yuan/mt and a low of 276,360 yuan/mt. In the night session ...