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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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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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Gold Hits New High at Opening! Looking Back at History 45 Years Ago, Can This Bull Market Get "Crazier"?
Market data shows that spot gold prices had already risen above $3,380 during the early Asian session on Monday, while New ...
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The US Dollar Index Plunged! Did Trump Already Frighten the Dollar into Collapse Before Even Firing Powell?
Market data showed that the ICE US dollar index (DXY) plummeted by about 100 points in the early morning, hitting a ...
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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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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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Copper Anode Imports Fell 47.8% YoY in March 2025, Hitting a Five-Year Low [SMM Analysis]
SMM Analysis: Copper Anode Imports in March 2025 Fell 47.8% YoY, Hitting a 5-Year Low. According to data from the General Administration of Customs, China imported 50,200 mt of copper anode in March ...
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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】Silver Ore Imports Fell Over 20% MoM in March, Still Recorded YoY Growth in Q1
SMM Analysis: Silver Ore Imports Fell Over 20% MoM in March, but Q1 Still Recorded YoY Growth. According to customs data, silver ore imports in March 2025 were 129,100 mt, down 20.5% MoM and 0.6% YoY.
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The market remained in a stalemate at the beginning of the week, with spot prices holding steady. [SMM EMM Daily Review]
Review: Market Mostly in Stalemate at the Start of the Week, Spot Prices Remain Stable. The average spot price of EMM in the main production areas was 13,350-13,550 yuan/mt, flat MoM. The average FOB ...
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【SMM Non-Essential】China's cumulative nickel ore imports totaled 2.058 million wmt in January-February, down 8.49% YoY.
News, According to customs data, nickel ore imports in March 2025 reached 1.5352 million mt, up 389,100 mt MoM, an increase of 34%, but down 6,900 mt YoY, a decrease of 0.45%. Among them, laterite ...