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- Copper Prices Rebound at Week's End, Marginal Improvement in Copper Scrap Supply [SMM Copper Scrap Weekly Review]
[SMM Analysis: Copper Prices Rebound at Week's End, Marginal Improvement in Copper Scrap Supply] In the first week of July (June 30-July 3), the copper scrap market operated under three overlapping factors: the second week after the implementation of the reverse invoicing regulation, the onset of the high-temperature off-season, and copper prices holding the 100,000 yuan mark. The overall supply-demand weakness that began in June persisted. The most-traded SHFE copper contract moved sideways within the 102,020-103,070 yuan/mt range, never breaching the psychological level of 100,000 yuan/mt, while the wait-and-see sentiment among end-users remained unabated...
Jul 3, 2026 16:41 - Copper Cathode Rod Production Recovery Falls Short, Operating Rate Rises Slightly to 65.61%
[SMM Copper Cathode Rod Flash] Due to the fact that enterprises that previously cut production have not yet resumed production and new orders were insufficient, the recovery in operating rates fell short of expectations. Wire and cable and enamelled wire producers marginally sustained production based on existing orders. This week, the operating rate of copper cathode rod rose 0.38 percentage points WoW to 65.61%.
Jul 3, 2026 15:14 - Low-price orders boosted this week's operations, with cable operating rates continuing to rise WoW [SMM Wire and Cable Market Weekly Review].
This week (June 26 – July 2), SMM data showed that the operating rate of copper wire and cable enterprises reached 71.8%, up 1.42 percentage points WoW and up 3.99 percentage points YoY. The previous pullback in copper prices prompted downstream buyers to lock in orders intensively; coupled with the concentrated production of outstanding orders, this drove the operating rate to rebound WoW this week. End-use demand side, as the market entered the traditional consumption off-season, downstream procurement sentiment was generally weak, with only the power and new energy sectors holding up relatively well. Inventory side, copper prices moved sideways at high levels, causing wire and cable enterprises' willingness to procure and stockpile to shrink substantially, with raw material inventories down 2.14% MoM. Meanwhile, sluggish end-user cargo pick-up during the off-season led to slow warehouse withdrawals of fixed-price orders, pushing finished product inventories up 2.57% MoM. Looking ahead to next week, continued strength in copper prices is expected to suppress order release, compounded by weakening seasonal demand. SMM expects the operating rate of copper wire and cable to decline 0.75 percentage points MoM to 71.05% next week (July 3 – July 9), down 0.47 percentage points YoY.
Jul 3, 2026 14:59 - "Aluminum Processing Rates Drop to 62.6% Amid Weak Prices and Off-Season Slump"
This week, the aluminum processing industry was broadly under pressure from three factors: a deepening off-season, continuously weakening aluminum prices that fueled widespread price-drop sentiment, and shrinking exports. Only a few subsectors such as energy storage provided marginal support. The operating rate is expected to continue its downward trend in the short term.
Jul 2, 2026 21:00 - Wire and Cable Operating Rate Falls in June, Expected to Rise in July
[SMM Monthly Wire and Cable Operating Rate] SMM learned that the operating rate of wire and cable enterprises in June fell 0.11 percentage points MoM to 72.22%, and declined 0.19 percentage points YoY. The operating rate for large enterprises was 77.62%, for medium-sized enterprises it was 47.54%, and for small enterprises it was also 47.54%. The operating rate is expected to increase 0.43 percentage points MoM to 72.65% in July.
Jun 30, 2026 21:08 - [SMM Analysis] From Ningxia to Xinjiang: Lithium Battery Recycling Projects Roll Out Nationwide, Capacity Construction Enters the Fast Lane, June 22-26, 2026
In H1 2026, lithium battery recycling capacity construction accelerated, with seven provinces and regions—Ningxia, Jiangxi, Hunan, Anhui, Sichuan, Hubei, and Xinjiang—collectively announcing environmental impact assessment documents for a batch of scrap lithium battery recycling and comprehensive utilization projects. These projects cover various types of scrap resources such as LFP, ternary battery packs, positive and negative electrodes, and wires and cables, showing a clear trend of lithium battery recycling expanding from eastern coastal regions to the inland areas of central and western China.
Jun 30, 2026 19:18
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With the development of the scrap metal industry, companies are paying more attention to scrap aluminum varieties and price points across different geographical regions. To meet market demands and provide more comprehensive spot price information, SMM, after extensive market research and preliminary communication, have launched the following price points for local scrap metal prices in Malaysia and Thailand on November 3, 2025: Malaysian Aluminium Scrap – Talon (Aluminium Wire and Cable) Malaysian Aluminium Scrap – UBC (Used Beverage Cans) Thai Aluminium Scrap – Talon (Aluminium Wire and Cable) Thai Aluminium Scrap – UBC (Used Beverage Cans) Introduction to the new SMM Malaysian scrap aluminum price points: SMM, taking into account the local and international demand for overseas aluminium scrap prices primarily in Southeast Asia, and based on overseas policies and market changes, has decided to launch several price points in reflection of the Southeast Asian aluminium scrap markets and trade. The specific details are as follows: Price Point 1: Addition of Malaysian Aluminium Scrap – Talon (Aluminium Wire and Cable) Name and Definition : Malaysian Aluminium Scrap – Talon (Aluminium Wire and Cable), ExWorks Malaysia, including VAT, MYR/tonne Launch Date : November 3, 2025 (Launched) Updated Frequency : The new price point will be updated before 12:00 PM on the first working day of each week (Kuala Lumpur time) Price Point 2: Addition of Malaysian Aluminium Scrap – UBC (Used Beverage Cans) Name and Definition : Malaysian Aluminium Scrap – UBC (Used Beverage Cans), ExWorks Malaysia, including VAT, MYR/tonne Launch Date : November 3, 2025 (Launched) Updated Frequency : The new price point will be updated before 12:00 PM on the first working day of each week (Kuala Lumpur time) Price Point 3: Addition of Thai Aluminium Scrap – Talon (Aluminium Wire and Cable) Name and Definition : Thai Aluminium Scrap – Talon (Aluminium Wire and Cable), ExWorks Thailand, including VAT, THB/tonne Launch Date : November 3, 2025 (Launced) Updated Frequency : The new price point will be updated before 12:00 PM on the first working day of each week (Kuala Lumpur time) Price Point 4: Addition of Thai Aluminium Scrap – UBC (Used Beverage Cans) Name and Definition : Thai Aluminium Scrap – UBC (Used Beverage Cans), ExWorks Thailand, including VAT, THB/tonne Launch Date : November 3, 2025 (Launched) Updated Frequency : The new price point will be updated before 12:00 PM on the first working day of each week (Kuala Lumpur time) We welcome more companies from both upstream and downstream industries to participate and support SMM in better serving the new energy industry chain. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Liu Xiaolei at (+86)15021973263 or Chin Khai Yuen at (+60)124247012, or email adrian.chin@metal.com.
PriceNov 3, 2025 17:51With the development of the scrap metal industry, companies are paying more attention to scrap aluminum varieties and price points across different geographical regions. To meet market demands and provide more comprehensive spot price information, SMM, after extensive market research and preliminary communication, plans to launch the following price points for local scrap metal prices in Malaysia and Thailand on November 3, 2025: Malaysian Aluminium Scrap – Talon (Aluminium Wire and Cable) Malaysian Aluminium Scrap – UBC (Used Beverage Cans) Thai Aluminium Scrap – Talon (Aluminium Wire and Cable) Thai Aluminium Scrap – UBC (Used Beverage Cans) Introduction to the new SMM Malaysian scrap aluminum price points: SMM, taking into account the local and international demand for overseas aluminium scrap prices primarily in Southeast Asia, and based on overseas policies and market changes, has decided to launch several price points in reflection of the Southeast Asian aluminium scrap markets and trade. The specific details are as follows: Price Point 1: Addition of Malaysian Aluminium Scrap – Talon (Aluminium Wire and Cable) Name and Definition : Malaysian Aluminium Scrap – Talon (Aluminium Wire and Cable), ExWorks Malaysia, including VAT, MYR/tonne Launch Date : November 3, 2025 Updated Frequency : The new price point will be updated before 12:00 PM on the first working day of each week (Kuala Lumpur time) Price Point 2: Addition of Malaysian Aluminium Scrap – UBC (Used Beverage Cans) Name and Definition : Malaysian Aluminium Scrap – UBC (Used Beverage Cans), ExWorks Malaysia, including VAT, MYR/tonne Launch Date : November 3, 2025 Updated Frequency : The new price point will be updated before 12:00 PM on the first working day of each week (Kuala Lumpur time) Price Point 3: Addition of Thai Aluminium Scrap – Talon (Aluminium Wire and Cable) Name and Definition : Thai Aluminium Scrap – Talon (Aluminium Wire and Cable), ExWorks Thailand, including VAT, THB/tonne Launch Date : November 3, 2025 Updated Frequency : The new price point will be updated before 12:00 PM on the first working day of each week (Kuala Lumpur time) Price Point 4: Addition of Thai Aluminium Scrap – UBC (Used Beverage Cans) Name and Definition : Thai Aluminium Scrap – UBC (Used Beverage Cans), ExWorks Thailand, including VAT, THB/tonne Launch Date : November 3, 2025 Updated Frequency : The new price point will be updated before 12:00 PM on the first working day of each week (Kuala Lumpur time) We welcome more companies from both upstream and downstream industries to participate and support SMM in better serving the new energy industry chain. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Liu Xiaolei at (+86)15021973263 or Chin Khai Yuen at (+60)124247012, or email adrian.chin@metal.com.
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