The following table shows the ferrous and nonferrous metals movement on the SHFE and DCE on 18 Mar , 2026

The following table shows the ferrous and nonferrous metals movement on the SHFE and DCE on 17 Mar , 2026

The listing-based trading on the Anhuida platform under the SMM Trading Center has remained active. The platform’s listing hall brings together high-quality supply sources across diverse non-ferrous metal categories, with top-tier enterprises launching bulk lots one after another. Through the efficient integration of self-listing and intelligent matching models with the supply and demand of upstream and downstream players in the industry chain, it has become an important matchmaking channel for spot trading in non-ferrous metals. To date, the platform has attracted a cumulative total of 10,171 registered enterprises, with cumulative transaction value reaching 1.98328 billion yuan and cumulative trading volume totaling 49.5719 million mt. Its trading scale and industry influence have steadily increased. As a concentration- and transparency-driven spot trading segment for non-ferrous metals, the Anhuida platform’s listing hall covers common non-ferrous metals such as copper, aluminum, zinc, and nickel, as well as new energy and minor metal categories including tin ingot and battery-grade nickel sulphate. It supports enterprises in independently publishing buy and sell intentions and offers multiple trading methods such as direct connection and intelligent matching, enabling buyers and sellers to quickly present their needs and identify counterparties, thereby significantly improving the efficiency of spot trading. Recently, the platform has featured a rich variety of popular listed categories with ample supply. It includes listings of scarce categories such as imported Indonesian tin ingot, while core new energy raw materials such as battery-grade nickel sulphate have also been launched in batches. Top industry enterprises including MCC Ramu New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. and Wanhua Chemical (Yantai) Battery Industry Co., Ltd. have all published multiple batches of battery-grade nickel sulphate sales listings on the platform, with single-batch listing Volume ranging from 66 mt to 99 mt. This has provided upstream and downstream enterprises in the new energy industry chain with stable and high-quality supply channels, effectively ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the industry chain and supply chain. With its concentrated and transparent trading environment and flexible, diversified trading methods, the Anhuida platform’s listing hall has continued to build an efficient bridge for supply and demand matching in the non-ferrous metals industry, helping enterprises reduce transaction communication costs and optimize resource allocation. In the future, the platform will continue to enrich listed categories and improve trading functions, further invigorating the spot trading market for non-ferrous metals. Trading Platform Link: Contact for Inquiries: 021-51666886 Inquiry Email: anhuida@smm.cn

The following table shows the ferrous and nonferrous metals movement on the SHFE and DCE on 16 Mar , 2026

[SMM Tin Morning Brief: The Most-Traded SHFE Tin Contract Fluctuated Downward After Opening in the Night Session, and Spot Transactions Were Relatively Sluggish]

This week, ferrous metals rebounded from the bottom. At the start of the week, coking coal and coke led the futures higher, mainly driven by rising crude oil prices in the overseas market, which pushed the energy and chemicals sector stronger accordingly; mid-week, both the U.S. and Iran signaled a more relaxed stance toward war, easing geopolitical tensions, while coal prices fell in tandem, weakening the cost-side logic, and ferrous metals fluctuated at highs; in the latter half of the week, worsening short-term liquidity issues in BHP's iron ore port inventory triggered stronger iron ore prices in the overseas market, while the Middle East situation remained volatile, reinforcing cost support and pushing ferrous metals higher again. In the spot market, supported by futures, end-user and arbitrage purchase sentiment both improved WoW this week......

SMM, March 17: During the day, the most-traded SHFE lead 2604 contract opened at about 16,450 yuan/mt. Boosted by broadly rising sentiment across the base metals complex in early trading, lead prices fluctuated upward and touched a high of 16,685 yuan/mt, then fluctuated lower. Near the close, SHFE lead prices fluctuated rangebound in a narrow range of 16,555-16,605 yuan/mt, and finally closed at 16,600 yuan/mt. A small bullish candlestick was recorded, up 285 yuan/mt, or 1.75%. Inventory at primary lead smelters continued to be digested, and suppliers showed a relatively strong willingness to hold prices firm. Losses at secondary lead enterprises worsened, prompting strong reluctance to sell and pronounced wait-and-see sentiment, while effective market supply shrank. After restocking at lower prices, downstream battery plants slowed procurement, with overall demand remaining weak and capping the rise in lead prices. Lead prices face limited upside room in the short term, and subsequent price moves should be watched for the impact of geopolitics, changes in operating rates at secondary lead enterprises in mid-to-late March, and downstream procurement conditions. Data source statement: Except for publicly available information, all other data is derived by SMM based on public information, market communication, and SMM's internal database models, and is for reference only and does not constitute decision-making advice.

The following table shows the ferrous and nonferrous metals movement on the SHFE and DCE on 13 Mar , 2026

The most-traded hot-rolled coil contract closed at 3,275 today, up 0.37%. In the spot market, spot prices of cold-rolled and hot-rolled products in some regions edged up slightly, but actual transactions were mediocre after the increase. Intraday, iron ore, coal, and coke on the raw material side were all disturbed by news flow, driving raw material prices to hold up well. In the short term, before no clear increase in domestic and external demand for hot-rolled coil emerges, prices were likely to continue following costs and hold up well. Focus on the 05 contract around 3,315.

The following table shows the ferrous and nonferrous metals movement on the SHFE and DCE on 12 Mar , 2026