SMM has now officially launched the new SMM: Supply-Demand Balance of Nickel Matte: Monthly data point based on extensive market surveys.
DataMar 17, 2026 14:52SMM will launch two new price points for Indonesia 316L stainless steel, "Indonesia 316L/NO.1 Coil Mill Edge" and "Indonesia 316L/2B Coil Mill Edge," effective March 13, 2026.
PriceMar 11, 2026 18:14In the recent years, the proportion of bauxite ore in Indonesia kept on increasing in the mineral sector. Following the export ban and downstreaming initiatives by the Indonesian government, the bauxite industry will be expected to grow steadily. The valuation and pricing mechanisms for Indonesia bauxite ore in the market are drawing close attention from participants across the supply chain. To proactively address the potential downstreaming market shifts and enhance market transparency, SMM has decided: Commencing November 7, 2025, SMM will officially launch one new price: Indonesian Bauxite (Al2O3: 47%, SiO2: 5%,delivered to destination port,Indonesia,$/wmt) Details of this price point are as follows: Description: Indonesian Bauxite (Al2O3: 47%, SiO2: 5%,delivered to destination port,Indonesia,$/wmt) Quality: Total alumina 47% total silica 5% Fe 14% min, 20% max moisture content 20% max titanium 2% max Quantity: Minimum 50000 wmt Definition: delivered to destination port Brand Listing: Antam, Cita Mineral Investindo Timing: 1-2 Months Unit: USD/wmt Payment Terms: L/C/TT at sight in USD , other payment terms normalized Publication: Weekly, Friday by 12:00 PM Jakarta Time
PriceNov 4, 2025 11:12Indonesia holds over 60% of the world's nickel reserves and plays a central role in nickel resource supply and processing. In 2023, Indonesia achieved a breakthrough in refined nickel exports, increasing from zero to substantial volumes, with exports reaching 43,600 mt in 2024. New refined nickel projects are currently under construction, and Indonesia's refined nickel capacity is expected to increase to 180,000 mt by 2026. Future exports are anticipated to expand further, making Indonesia's refined nickel price trends significantly influential in the global nickel market. To actively respond to changes in the Indonesian refined nickel market, meet the urgent needs of users for Indonesian refined nickel FOB prices, and enhance market information transparency, SMM has decided: Starting from September 19, 2025, to publish the‘SMM Indonesia Refined Nickel, FOB Indonesia, USD/tonne’price Price details are as follows: Description: SMM Indonesia Refined Nickel, FOB Indonesia, USD/tonne Quality: Ni 99.80% min Definition: FOB Indonesia main ports Unit: USD/tonne Quantity: Min 30 tonnes Timing: 1-3 months Payment Terms: L/C/TT at sight in USD , or other payment terms normalized Publication: Weekly, Friday 10:30 AM Jakarta Time
PriceSep 11, 2025 16:48In 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 17:50As 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 17:38In the past two years, the proportion of nickel ore exported from the Philippines to Indonesia has surged from less than 3% in 2023 to approximately 20% in 2024. This year, Indonesia’s domestic nickel ore supply is tightening under the dual pressures of progressively stricter government controls over nickel resources and prolonged rainy seasons. Consequently, exports of nickel ore from the Philippines to Indonesia are expected to increase further. Against this backdrop, the valuation and pricing mechanisms for Philippine nickel ore in the Indonesian market are drawing close attention from participants across the supply chain. To proactively address market shifts, meet the pressing need for price discovery of Philippine nickel ore on a CIF Indonesia basis, and enhance market transparency, SMM has decided: Commencing August 15, 2025, SMM will officially launch two new price: SMM the Philippines 1.3% Laterite Nickel Ore, CIF Indonesia, USD/wmt SMM the Philippines 1.4% Laterite Nickel Ore, CIF Indonesia, USD/wmt Details of this price point are as follows: Description: SMM the Philippines 1.3% Laterite Nickel Ore, CIF Indonesia, USD/wmt Quality: Nickel ore 1.3% Ni, 15-25% Fe, water content 33-35% Quantity: Minimum 50000 tonnes Definition: CIF Indoneisa main ports Brand Listing: CNC、NAC,etc Timing: 1-2 Months Unit: USD/wmt Payment Terms: L/C/TT at sight in USD , other payment terms normalized Pulication: Daily, by 12am Beijing Time Description: SMM the Philippines 1.4% Laterite Nickel Ore, CIF Indonesia, USD/wmt Quality: Nickel ore 1.4% Ni, 15-25% Fe, water content 33-35% Quantity: Minimum 50000 tonnes Definition: CIF Indoneisa main ports Brand Listing: CNC、NAC,etc Timing: 1-2 Months Unit: USD/wmt Payment Terms: L/C/TT at sight in USD , other payment terms normalized Pulication: Daily, by 12am Beijing Time SMM Nickel Industry Research Department August 8, 2025
PriceAug 8, 2025 16:19SMM will increase the update frequency for its Indonesian Domestic Nickel Ore Price (1.2%-1.6% Ni) from weekly to daily, effective February 9, 2026, due to market volatility.
PriceFeb 3, 2026 13:48Dear User, Greetings! With the deep restructuring of the new energy industry chain, the strategic position of sulfur, a traditional bulk raw material, is undergoing a fundamental transformation. To better align with global industry development trends, SMM now officially releases monthly data on Indonesia's sulfur imports and exports . The data series begins in January 2025 and will be updated on the seventh working day of each month with figures for the month two months prior. Thank you for your continued trust and support in SMM's data services. Should you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact us. SMM Nickel Industry Research Department January 9, 2026
DataJan 9, 2026 13:30