Upgrade and Optimization of SMM Stainless Steel Category

Belgium, as an important metal trading, port logistics and regional distribution hub in Europe, is one of the key destinations for stainless steel imports entering the European market.

In recent years, with the acceleration of industrialization in Malaysia, the demand for high-quality stainless steel in the local construction, automotive, home appliance manufacturing, and high-end c

In recent years, raw materials for battery-grade nickel sulphate production have become increasingly diverse. To help all parties more accurately assess the production economics of various raw materia

Indonesia has long been an important source of nickel hydrometallurgy intermediate products supply. In recent years, the global macro landscape has created increasing uncertainties for nickel intermed

Indonesia has long served as a key source of nickel raw materials supply. As the Indonesian industry chain continues to extend downstream, Indonesia-produced nickel sulphate is providing a new supplem

SMM is officially launching five granular price assessments for Philippine nickel ore ocean freight to major smelting hubs in China and Indonesia, replacing old Philippines ocean freight price points

Upgrade and Optimization of SMM Stainless Steel Category

SMM will launch two new price points for Malaysia 304 stainless steel, "Malaysia 304/NO.1 Coil Mill Edge" and "Malaysia 304/2B Coil Mill Edge," effective May 15, 2026.

SMM will launch new pricing for manganese-rich slag from Shanxi (30%-35% Mn) and Hunan (30%-31% Mn) starting May 8, 2026, to improve market transparency and trading efficiency.