Since the carbon structural steel (45#, Φ100-130), price point ID: 202202221138, and gear steel (20CrMnTi, Φ86-150), price point ID: 202202221027, are no longer in circulation in the market, SMM will

SMM HVLP1 copper foil premiums, deliverd to Consumer Works, VAT included, yuan/tonne will officially launch on the SMM website (smm.cn) on July 24, 2026.

The data is planned to be officially launched in September 2026, at which time the new indicator names and IDs will be updated. The existing related data points will be discontinued on July 17, 2026.

Malaysia has developed a relatively mature stainless steel network. Domestic transaction prices for 304L stainless steel can effectively reflect changes in local market.

SMM is expanding the pig iron production data in the SMM database : adding pig iron production data for 39 countries and regions.

Expanding our iron ore production data in the SMM database by adding iron ore production data for 10 key iron ore-producing countries worldwide. The data update frequency remains annual, with specific

Notice on Frequency Adjustment for Price

SMM is introducing two new silver premium/discount assessments: a weekly Hong Kong Silver Ingot Spot Premium (based on LBMA) and a daily premium/discount against the SHFE front-month silver contract.

SMM launches new export price assessments for carbon steel slabs in the Black Sea and Brazil, effective from 14 July 2026, to enhance market transparency and reduce trade risks.

SMM will launch new import and export price assessments for billets in the Black Sea, Philippines, and Turkey, effective from 13 July 2026, to better reflect market dynamics and support global trade.

To better align with the update cycle of global stainless steel production data, SMM has decided to adjust certain stainless steel production-related data points following market research and a review

SMM is adjusting the "HRC St3sp 2-8mm FOB Black Sea" specifications, effective 03 July 2026, to better align with international trade practices and industry standards.

To better serve the entire global energy storage supply chain and to help market participants accurately track FOB China price trends for DC‑side battery containers exported to Europe and India,

SMM will launch a new 9-Series NCM Cathode Material (For CE) price effective July 1, 2026, benchmarked against the 900604 and 900505 models to provide price guidance for consumer market.

SMM will introduce Southeast Asian 6063 Aluminum Billet Premiums, SMM Southeast Asian 6063 Aluminum Billet, and CIF Southeast Asia 6063 Aluminum Billet price points starting 3rd July 2026.

Effective July 3, 2026, SMM will officially launch two new data series — the SMM GPU Cloud Compute Spot Price Index and the SMM GPU Cloud Compute Spot Listing Price — updated on a daily basis.

SMM is optimizing its USD price conversion methodology. The adjustment, effective June 26, 2026, will more accurately represent the cost structure and market reality for commodities.

Launch of "SMM UAE Rebar EXW Price" Assessment

SMM plans to add  SMM FOB South Korea Sulfuric Acid price point starting from June 26, 2026 (Friday). 

SMM update and adjust the monthly alumina output data for May 2026 to enhance accuracy, stability, and market reference value. Apologies for any inconvenience.