[SMM Announcement] Regarding SMM: Copper Scrap Supply-Demand Balance: Annual Data Discontinuation Notice
Dear Clients:
To keep pace with the rapid development of the copper scrap industry and meet the market's demand for in-depth analysis of the secondary copper industry and copper cathode supply-demand pattern, our company has conducted an extensive optimization of its data models. We are now carrying out a systematic upgrade and adjustment to the data standards and content related to China's annual copper scrap supply-demand balance, with the following treatment of historical data:
I. Adjustment Details
This upgrade primarily optimizes and updates the following indicators in the balance sheet:
The following data series will be discontinued: "SMM: Copper Scrap Supply-Demand Balance: Import Physical Content: Annual," "SMM: Copper Scrap Supply-Demand Balance: Import Copper Grade: Annual," "SMM: Copper Scrap Supply-Demand Balance: Import Metal Content: Annual," "SMM: Copper Scrap Supply-Demand Balance: Domestic Supply (Metal Content): Annual," "SMM: Copper Scrap Supply-Demand Balance: Total Supply (Metal Content): Annual," "SMM: Copper Scrap Supply-Demand Balance: Smelting Volume (Metal Content): Annual," "SMM: Copper Scrap Supply-Demand Balance: Processing Volume (Metal Content): Annual," "SMM: Copper Scrap Supply-Demand Balance: Total Consumption (Metal Content): Annual." (Data path: Database - Copper - Balance Sheet - Secondary Copper - SMM: Copper Scrap Supply-Demand Balance: Annual)
Historical Data Treatment
Historical data on China's domestic copper scrap production ceased to be updated as of December 2025. Going forward, data will be released under the new standard, with the new version backdated to 2020. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact the SMM client service team. Thank you for your continued support and trust!
IV. Effective Date
From April 10, 2026
SMM Information & Technology Co., Ltd. SMM Copper Research Team
Liang Kaihui 86-21-5159-5826
April 8, 2026