Malaysia has developed a relatively mature stainless steel network. Domestic transaction prices for 304L stainless steel can effectively reflect changes in local market.

SMM is expanding the pig iron production data in the SMM database : adding pig iron production data for 39 countries and regions.

Expanding our iron ore production data in the SMM database by adding iron ore production data for 10 key iron ore-producing countries worldwide. The data update frequency remains annual, with specific

Notice on Frequency Adjustment for Price

SMM is introducing two new silver premium/discount assessments: a weekly Hong Kong Silver Ingot Spot Premium (based on LBMA) and a daily premium/discount against the SHFE front-month silver contract.

SMM launches new export price assessments for carbon steel slabs in the Black Sea and Brazil, effective from 14 July 2026, to enhance market transparency and reduce trade risks.

SMM will launch new import and export price assessments for billets in the Black Sea, Philippines, and Turkey, effective from 13 July 2026, to better reflect market dynamics and support global trade.

To better align with the update cycle of global stainless steel production data, SMM has decided to adjust certain stainless steel production-related data points following market research and a review

SMM is adjusting the "HRC St3sp 2-8mm FOB Black Sea" specifications, effective 03 July 2026, to better align with international trade practices and industry standards.

To better serve the entire global energy storage supply chain and to help market participants accurately track FOB China price trends for DC‑side battery containers exported to Europe and India,