SMM is delisting 11 price points for various automotive steels, effective February 6, 2026, due to market changes.
PriceJan 26, 2026 19:33In recent years, Indonesia has solidified its position as a global supply and export hub for the stainless steel industry. With the continuous upgrade of local production capabilities, the export volume of 304L series stainless steel has seen significant growth. Due to its superior intergranular corrosion resistance and weldability, 304L is increasingly demanded in the chemical, energy, and high-end manufacturing sectors across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. To better reflect the supply-demand fundamentals of the low-carbon stainless steel market and to provide global traders and downstream users with more precise settlement references and risk management tools, SMM has decided to expand its overseas price assessment portfolio. Effective December 26, 2025 , SMM will officially launch the following two new price points: "304L/NO.1 Coil-ME, FOB Indonesia, USD/mt" and "304L/2B Coil-ME, FOB Indonesia, USD/mt" . The details of the new price points are as follows: 1. Product Name: 304L/NO.1 Coil-ME, FOB Indonesia, USD/mt Quality: Standard thickness 4mm, thickness range 4.0-8.0mm, width 1520mm, Mill Edge, conforming to ASTM A480/A480M. Brand Listing: ITSS, GCNS, OSS Definition: FOB Indonesia main ports Unit: USD/tonne Quantity: Min 20 tonnes Timing: 1-3 Months Publication Time: Daily, by 11:00 am Jakarta Time (Working Days) Payment Terms: L/C / TT at sight in USD, or other payments normalized. 2. Product Name: 304L/2B Coil-ME, FOB Indonesia, USD/mt Quality: Standard thickness 2mm, thickness range 1.5-2.0mm, width 1240mm, Mill Edge, conforming to ASTM A480/A480M. Brand Listing: Yongwang, Ruipu, IMR ARC Steel Definition: FOB Indonesia main ports Unit: USD/tonne Quantity: Min 20 tonnes Timing: 1-3 Months Publication Time: Daily, by 11:00 am Jakarta Time (Working Days) Payment Terms: L/C / TT at sight in USD, or other payments normalized. For any inquiries, please contact the SMM Nickel & Stainless Steel Industry Research Department. SMM Nickel & Stainless Steel Industry Research Department December 18, 2025
PriceDec 18, 2025 17:50Dear Users: To ensure the consistency of data with the source and respond to customer feedback, we have expanded the unit of Lead-related import and export data in the non-ferrous metals database to the smallest level. Core change: Units such as "mt" has been changed to "kg". The specific matters are hereby announced as follows: I. Reasons for Adjustment Due to the need for country-specific breakdown of imports and exports, the unit has been adjusted to the smallest value To better serve customers, SMM has expanded the important Lead-related import and export data to include all countries, which has made it impossible for the previously set units of "mt" to match the data from all countries. Therefore, SMM has changed the unit to the smallest value. II. Adjustment Content III. Effective Date of Adjustment This adjustment will take effect on August 5, 2025 SMM August 3, 2025
DataAug 3, 2025 22:22Dear Users: To ensure the consistency of data with the source and respond to customer feedback, we have expanded the unit of copper-related import and export data in the non-ferrous metals database to the smallest level. Core change: Units such as "10,000 mt" and "mt" have been changed to "kg". The specific matters are hereby announced as follows: I. Reasons for Adjustment Due to the need for country-specific breakdown of imports and exports, the unit has been adjusted to the smallest value To better serve customers, SMM has expanded the important copper-related import and export data to include all countries, which has made it impossible for the previously set units of "mt" and "10,000 mt" to match the data from all countries. Therefore, SMM has changed the unit to the smallest value. II. Adjustment Content III. Effective Date of Adjustment This adjustment will take effect on August 5, 2025 SMM August 1, 2025
DataAug 1, 2025 16:44Dear Users: Hello: To ensure data consistency with the source and respond to customer feedback, we have expanded the unit of zinc-related import and export data in the non-ferrous metals database to the smallest level. Core changes: Units such as "10,000 mt" and "mt" have been changed to "kg". The specific details are announced as follows: I. Reasons for Adjustment Due to the need for country-specific breakdown of imports and exports, the unit has been adjusted to the smallest value To better serve customers, SMM has expanded the import and export data related to the zinc industry chain to include all countries. This will result in the previously set units such as "mt" and "10,000 mt" being unable to match data from all countries. Therefore, SMM has changed the unit to the smallest value. II. Adjustment Details III. Effective Date of Adjustment This adjustment will take effect on August 8, 2025 SMM (Shanghai Metals Market) August 4, 2025
DataAug 4, 2025 11:34In recent years, with the steady development of Malaysia's manufacturing and stainless steel processing industries, the local stainless steel scrap recycling system has become increasingly mature. The number of recyclers, sorting facilities, and reprocessing enterprises has grown significantly, and the proportion of locally recycled scrap in the circular economy continues to rise, providing strong support for regional stainless steel raw material supply. Meanwhile, Malaysia has become one of the main sources of stainless steel scrap imported by India. According to trade statistics, Malaysia exported approximately 107,000 tons of stainless steel scrap to India in 2024, reflecting strong linkage between the two countries in raw material recycling. Large domestic recycling and processing enterprises possess advanced sorting and reprocessing capabilities, enabling them to classify and process regional scrap and steadily supply high-quality materials to major Asian stainless steel producers in Japan, South Korea, and elsewhere. Against the backdrop of a diversified regional raw material structure and growing value of recycled resources, Malaysia's domestic ex-works stainless steel scrap prices have become an important reference indicator for the Southeast Asian stainless steel industry. To meet market demand, enhance price transparency, and help industry participants stay informed of regional price trends, SMM announces that effective October 30, 2025 , it will officially launch: Malaysia 304 SS Scrap,Ex-works Malaysia,USD/tonne Price specifications: Description: Malaysia 304 SS Scrap,Ex-works Malaysia,USD/tonne Quality: Commercial practice standard. Approx. Ni 8%, Cr 18%, non-magnetic, clean scrap, free from oil, coating, and visible impurities. No radioactive or hazardous waste. Definition: Ex-works Malaysia Unit: USD/tonne Quantity: Minimum 10 tonnes Timing: Prompt Publication: 11:30 a.m. Kuala Lumpur time Payment Terms: Cash on same day,other payment terms normalized SMM Nickel & Stainless Steel Industry Research Department October 29, 2025
PriceOct 29, 2025 13:30As the world's largest exporter of tin ingots, Indonesia plays a significant role in the global tin industry landscape. Its tin ingot exports impact the international market structure. In recent years, Indonesia's tin ingot exports have fluctuated due to factors such as policy adjustments and changes in resource reserves. Against this industry backdrop, timely Indonesia tin FOB prices are crucial for upstream and downstream enterprises in the global tin industry chain. In response to market changes, to meet the broad user demand for Indonesia tin ingot FOB price discovery, and to enhance market information transparency, SMM has decided: Starting from September 19, 2025, to publish the ‘SMM Tin 99.9% Ingot premium, FOB Indonesia, USD/tonne’ price. Price details are as follows: - Description: SMM Tin 99.9% Ingot premium, FOB Indonesia, USD/tonne - Quality: Tin ingot with 99.9% purity, conforming to LME specification (BS EN 610:1996) and containing 200 - 300 ppm lead. - Definition: FOB Indonesia, excluding tax, premium on top of LME cash prices - Unit: USD/tonne - Quantity: Min 5 tonnes - Timing: Within 2 weeks - Payment Terms: Cash against document, telegraphic transfer, other terms normalized - Publication: Weekly, Friday 10:30 AM Beijing Time SMM Tin Industry Research Department September 12, 2025
PriceSep 12, 2025 17:38Dear User, During the development of the automotive steel market, changes have occurred in some mainstream brands, materials, and specifications. As a result, certain prices in the SMM Automotive Section currently deviate from the actual market situation. SMM has decided to discontinue the price points for certain materials/specifications of alloy structural steel, spring steel, cold heading steel, carbon round steel, and mold steel, effective from February 13, 2026. Customers who use the relevant prices for settlement should pay attention to the time period and adjust their price usage promptly to avoid any impact on your business due to the discontinuation of these price updates. A total of 10 price points are being discontinued, with details as follows: Spring Steel 65Mn Φ6.5-20 (Nationwide) Cold Heading Steel 35K Φ6.5-20 (Nationwide) Alloy Structural Steel 20CrMo Φ16-200 (Nationwide) Alloy Structural Steel 35CrMo Φ16-200 (Nationwide) Alloy Structural Steel 40MnBH Φ29-250 (Nationwide) Carbon Round Steel 45# Φ16-18 (Nationwide) Carbon Round Steel 45# Φ131-180 (Nationwide) Mold Steel 1.2311 21-120*1800-2200 (Nationwide) Mold Steel 4Cr13 Φ20-130 (Nationwide) Mold Steel W6Mo5Cr4V2Co5/M35 Φ20-80 (Nationwide) https://car.smm.cn/price Recommended new prices for use are as follows: Specialty Wire Rod: https://car.smm.cn/price?type_id=19&item_id=115&goods_id=0 Specialty Bar: https://car.smm.cn/price?type_id=19&item_id=114&goods_id=0 Mold Steel: https://car.smm.cn/price?type_id=19&item_id=117&goods_id=0
PriceJan 30, 2026 16:30Dear Valued Customers, Pursuant to the requirements of Announcement No. 10 of 2025 issued by the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) and the General Administration of Customs (GAC) of China on February 4, 2025, Ammonium Paratungstate (APT) and Tungsten Oxide have been included in the list of export-controlled items. Export operators are required to apply for a license in accordance with the law before conducting related business. Affected by this policy, the export volume of domestic Ammonium Paratungstate (APT) and Tungsten Oxide products has dropped sharply, and the subsequent export scale will remain at a low level. Due to the significant decline in export transaction activity, the market price formation mechanism no longer has sufficient data support, and continuing to update price points can hardly reflect the real market situation. To ensure the accuracy and professionalism of our information services, after careful consideration, SMM has decided to cease updating the two price points of "APT FOB" and "Tungsten Oxide FOB" starting from October 9, 2025. During the suspension of updates, our company will continue to track the dynamic adjustments of export control policies and the changing trends of the global tungsten industry chain. If the market becomes active again and the price data becomes representative in the future, we will restart the price update service as soon as possible and announce it separately. The historical data of the above-mentioned price points that have ceased to be updated will continue to be retained in the SMM database. If you have any needs for historical data inquiry and related business consultation, please feel free to contact Liu Xiaolei at +86 15021973263 or Li Jiahui at +86 13792518717, lijiahui@smm.cn. Thank you for your understanding and support! Shanghai Metals MarketSeptember 30, 2025
PriceOct 16, 2025 16:25Dear User: Hello! Due to an error on our part, the data for "Li-ion Battery Export by Country" under the new energy category was incorrect. We are now making corrections to this set of indicator data. I. Scope of Adjustment The quantity and average price indicator data under the database category "New Energy-Lithium-ion Battery-Lithium Ion Battery-Export-Li-ion Battery Export by Country" II. Adjustment Details 1. The export quantity of lithium-ion batteries by country is adjusted to: current data value × 1,000. 2. The average export price of lithium-ion batteries by country is adjusted to: current data value ÷ 1,000. This correction will take effect on December 12, 2025. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience and trouble caused and will strive to avoid such issues in our future work.
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