Dear Valued Customers,
To enhance your efficiency in accessing pricing information and to provide a clearer visualization of regional market trends, SMM will soon implement a comprehensive upgrade to the classification labels within our Stainless Steel sector.
The specific adjustment plan is as follows:
I. Refinement of Category Classifications
We have subdivided the original single stainless steel category by geographic region, enabling users to locate target data with greater precision:
- Chinese Website: The original "300系不锈钢" (300-Series Stainless Steel) label will be split into:
- 300系不锈钢 - 中国 (300-Series Stainless Steel – China)
- 300系不锈钢 - 东南亚 (300-Series Stainless Steel – Southeast Asia)
- English Website: The original sub-category "Stainless Steel" will be split into:
- Stainless Steel – China: Covering all stainless steel price points within the Chinese domestic market.
- Stainless Steel – Southeast Asia: Centralizing price points for stainless steel from Indonesia and other Southeast Asian regions.
II. Key Benefits of the Upgrade
- Direct Comparison: As the importance of the Indonesian and wider Southeast Asian markets continues to grow, independent classification will allow you to compare regional price spreads more intuitively.
- Optimized Search Efficiency: By preventing the overcrowding of price points under a single label, this update significantly reduces the time required to locate specific regional data.
III. Data Migration Details
- All historical stainless steel price from the original categories will be synchronized and migrated to their respective new geographic labels. This transition will not affect the continuity or integrity of the historical prices.
- We appreciate your continued support and trust in SMM. We remain committed to optimizing our product experience and providing you with more accurate industry insights.
Shanghai Metals Market Nickel & Stainless Steel Research Department
May 13, 2026