Shanghai Metals Market

Domestic Capacity Release and High Costs Expected to Drive Continued Decline in November Petroleum Coke Imports [SMM Analysis]

Since Q4, domestic petroleum coke market supply has shown a dual divergence characterized by accelerated domestic capacity release and shrinking imported supply, leading to phased adjustments in the ...
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From State Capital to Strategic Autonomy: Analyzing Government Roles in the Global Rare Earth Game【SMM Analysis】

As a non-renewable strategic resource, rare earth has become a focal point of competition among major powers. With China dominating the rare earth industry chain, particularly in the smelting and ...
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ICSG: Global Copper Cathode Market Experienced a Supply Deficit of 51,000 mt in September

On Friday, November 21, the International Copper Study Group (ICSG) stated in its latest monthly bulletin that the global copper cathode market recorded a deficit of 51,000 mt in September, while ...
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Imports of Unwrought Aluminum Alloy in October 2025 Plunged YoY to 76,400 mt [SMM Analysis]

SMM Analysis]Imports of Unwrought Aluminum Alloy Plunged 76,400 mt YoY in October 2025, While Exports Surged Over 50% [SMM Analysis] ...
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GWM's WEY announces brand renewal at Auto Guangzhou 2025

Great Wall Motor (GWM)'s WEY brand used its presence at the Auto Guangzhou 2025 on November 21 to unveil an ambitious brand renewal plan.
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Volkswagen debuts two new PHEV models in China as it ramps up NEV rollout

Volkswagen used the Auto Guangzhou 2025 to stage the global debut of two new PHEV models developed specifically for the Chinese market: the SAIC Volkswagen Passat ePro and FAW-Volkswagen's updated ...
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Why did galvanized sheet exports reach a new high for the year in October? [SMM Analysis]

SMM Analysis：According to the latest customs data, in terms of galvanized sheets, the export volume in October 2025 was 1.2994 million mt, up 5.97% MoM and 11.68% YoY. From January-October 2025, the ...
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Amid Expectations of Copper Concentrate Shortages, How Are Smelters Adjusting Their Operating Strategies?

The market widely expects that 2026 long-term contract TC will likely remain negative. From a supply-side perspective, global greenfield project additions are extremely limited. At the same time, ...
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General Administration of Customs: Slow Recovery in Supply from Myanmar Keeps China's Tin Ore Imports at Low Levels

According to China Customs data, China's tin ore and concentrates imports in October 2025 totaled 11,632.3 mt, up 33.51% MoM but down 22.36% YoY. Imports from the DRC that month were 2,700.36 mt, ...
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General Administration of Customs: China's Copper Ore Imports Slightly Decreased in October, While Shipments from Major Supply Countries Increased.

According to data from the General Administration of Customs online query platform, China's imports of copper ore and its concentrates in October 2025 were 2.45 million mt, down 5.24% MoM but up 6.08% ...
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Short-term Volatility and Bottom Grinding in Ferrous Metals, Trend Remains Unchanged [SMM Steel Industry Chain Weekly Report]

This week, ferrous metals mostly showed a pattern of rising first and then falling, with coking coal and coke exhibiting relatively weak performance. Over the weekend, the Ministry of Ecology and ...
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BC Copper 2512 contract closed down 0.77%, US Fed interest rate cut complexity weighs on copper prices [SMM BC Copper Review]

SHFE copper contract 2512 settled at 85,650 yuan/mt. Based on the BC copper 2512 contract price of 76,320 yuan/mt, its post-tax price is 86,242 yuan/mt, resulting in a price spread of -592 yuan/mt ...