[SMM Data: Complete Summary of SMM March 2026 Import and Export Data] SMM March 2026 import and export data showed: copper cathode net imports were lower YoY; primary aluminum imports reached 255,000 mt, up 14.8% YoY; refined lead imports surged significantly; zinc ingot imports were up 220% MoM; tin ore imports were up 122% YoY; silver imports were up 93% MoM; steel exports rebounded MoM; PV module export value was up 122.7% MoM; silicon metal exports were up 43% MoM, and magnesium exports hit a multi-year high. Among new energy materials, exports of LiPF6 and artificial graphite surged significantly.

According to customs data: Exports: In April 2025, China's silicon metal exports reached 60,500 mt, up 2% MoM and down 9% YoY. From January to April 2025, cumulative silicon metal exports stood at 216,700 mt, down 7% YoY. Imports: In April 2025, China's silicon metal imports amounted to 500 mt, down 70% MoM and 83% YoY. From January to April 2025, cumulative silicon metal imports reached 5,200 mt, down 43% YoY.

[SMM News] Export data for silicon metal: According to customs data, in terms of exports, China's silicon metal exports reached 60,500 mt in April 2025, up 2% MoM and down 9% YoY. The cumulative exports of silicon metal from January to April 2025 stood at 216,700 mt, down 7% YoY. In terms of imports, China's silicon metal imports amounted to 500 mt in April 2025, down 70% MoM and 83% YoY. The cumulative imports from January to April 2025 reached 5,200 mt, down 43% YoY.

According to customs data, in terms of exports, China's silicon metal exports in March 2025 reached 59,500 mt, up 35% MoM but down 7% YoY. From January to March 2025, the cumulative silicon metal exports totaled 156,200 mt, down 5% YoY. In terms of imports, China's silicon metal imports in March 2025 stood at 1,600 mt, down 5% MoM but up 23% YoY. From January to March 2025, the cumulative silicon metal imports amounted to 4,600 mt, down 26% YoY.

SMM reported on April 21: According to customs data, China's silicon metal exports in March 2025 reached 60,000 mt, up 35% MoM but down 7% YoY. From January to March 2025, the cumulative silicon metal exports totaled 156,200 mt, a decrease of 5% YoY.

【China's Silicon Metal Import and Export Data】Customs data showed that in March 2025, silicon metal exports reached 59,500 mt, up 35% MoM but down 7% YoY. From January to March 2025, cumulative silicon metal exports totaled 156,200 mt, down 5% YoY. In terms of imports, China's silicon metal imports in March 2025 stood at 1,600 mt, down 5% MoM but up 23% YoY. From January to March 2025, cumulative silicon metal imports amounted to 4,700 mt, down 26% YoY.

【Silicon Metal Exports Down 7% YoY in March 2025】Customs data showed that in terms of exports, silicon metal exports in March 2025 reached 59,500 mt, up 35% MoM but down 7% YoY. From January to March 2025, cumulative silicon metal exports totaled 156,200 mt, down 5% YoY. In terms of imports, China's silicon metal imports in March 2025 were 1,600 mt, down 5% MoM but up 23% YoY. From January to March 2025, cumulative imports were 4,700 mt, down 26% YoY.

【Silicon Metal Import and Export Data】Exports side, silicon metal exports in February were 44,200 mt, down 16% MoM but up 18% YoY. In February, exports were made to 42 countries or regions, with the top 10 countries accounting for 35,800 mt, or 80.9% of the total, and the top 5 countries accounting for 26,500 mt, or 60% of the total. The top 5 countries by export volume were Japan (7,300 mt), South Korea (5,700 mt), the Netherlands (5,600 mt), India (5,200 mt), and Malaysia (2,700 mt). Imports side, silicon metal imports in February were 1,600 mt, up 11% MoM but down 57% YoY. In February, imports were sourced from 2 countries, namely France (1,100 mt) and Spain (500 mt).

According to customs data, in terms of exports, silicon metal exports in January 2025 were 52,500 mt, down 9% MoM and down 18% YoY. In February, silicon metal exports were 44,200 mt, down 16% MoM but up 18% YoY. Cumulative silicon metal exports from January to February 2025 were 96,700 mt, down 5% YoY. In terms of imports, China's silicon metal imports in January 2025 were 1,500 mt, down 10% MoM but up 17% YoY. In February, imports were 1,600 mt, up 11% MoM but down 57% YoY. Cumulative imports from January to February 2025 were 3,100 mt, down 38% YoY.

[Silicon Metal Market Update] Customs data showed that silicon metal exports in January 2025 were at 52,500 mt, down 9% MoM and 18% YoY, while in February 2025, they were at 44,200 mt, down 16% MoM and up 18% YoY. The cumulative silicon metal exports for January-February 2025 were 96,700 mt, down 5% YoY.