[SMM Data: Complete Summary of SMM March 2026 Import and Export Data] SMM March 2026 import and export data showed: copper cathode net imports were lower YoY; primary aluminum imports reached 255,000 mt, up 14.8% YoY; refined lead imports surged significantly; zinc ingot imports were up 220% MoM; tin ore imports were up 122% YoY; silver imports were up 93% MoM; steel exports rebounded MoM; PV module export value was up 122.7% MoM; silicon metal exports were up 43% MoM, and magnesium exports hit a multi-year high. Among new energy materials, exports of LiPF6 and artificial graphite surged significantly.

According to customs data: Exports: In April 2025, China's silicon metal exports reached 60,500 mt, up 2% MoM and down 9% YoY. From January to April 2025, cumulative silicon metal exports stood at 216,700 mt, down 7% YoY. Imports: In April 2025, China's silicon metal imports amounted to 500 mt, down 70% MoM and 83% YoY. From January to April 2025, cumulative silicon metal imports reached 5,200 mt, down 43% YoY.

[SMM News] Export data for silicon metal: According to customs data, in terms of exports, China's silicon metal exports reached 60,500 mt in April 2025, up 2% MoM and down 9% YoY. The cumulative exports of silicon metal from January to April 2025 stood at 216,700 mt, down 7% YoY. In terms of imports, China's silicon metal imports amounted to 500 mt in April 2025, down 70% MoM and 83% YoY. The cumulative imports from January to April 2025 reached 5,200 mt, down 43% YoY.

According to customs data, in terms of exports, China's silicon metal exports in March 2025 reached 59,500 mt, up 35% MoM but down 7% YoY. From January to March 2025, the cumulative silicon metal exports totaled 156,200 mt, down 5% YoY. In terms of imports, China's silicon metal imports in March 2025 stood at 1,600 mt, down 5% MoM but up 23% YoY. From January to March 2025, the cumulative silicon metal imports amounted to 4,600 mt, down 26% YoY.

SMM reported on April 21: According to customs data, China's silicon metal exports in March 2025 reached 60,000 mt, up 35% MoM but down 7% YoY. From January to March 2025, the cumulative silicon metal exports totaled 156,200 mt, a decrease of 5% YoY.

【China's Silicon Metal Import and Export Data】Customs data showed that in March 2025, silicon metal exports reached 59,500 mt, up 35% MoM but down 7% YoY. From January to March 2025, cumulative silicon metal exports totaled 156,200 mt, down 5% YoY. In terms of imports, China's silicon metal imports in March 2025 stood at 1,600 mt, down 5% MoM but up 23% YoY. From January to March 2025, cumulative silicon metal imports amounted to 4,700 mt, down 26% YoY.