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Publications Introduction

Focused on China's non-ferrous base metal market, SMM has more than 50 professional industry analysts in copper, aluminum, lead, zinc, nickel, tin and minor metals, and are committed to providing in-depth, professional, as well as timely reports and research. There are also over 100 staff dedicated to collecting data and conducting surveys in the downstream industries, in an effort to reflect an objective and actual downstream demand. The related reports include China Base Metal Briefing (weekly), and a series of Annual Industry Analysis Reports, with products involved Copper, Aluminum, Lead, Zinc, Nickel, Silicon, etc.

Besides, SMM has more than 80 steel professionals engaged in China's steel industry. They have been working on the weekly report China Steel Briefing, the monthly report China Steel PMI-Monthly, a survey of steel downstream


China Scrap Aluminum Industry Chain Analysis 2011

China’s scrap aluminum supply structure will change in the future and the use of aluminum scrap will become more widespread.

Chinese Copper Market Study 2010-2015

As the world’s biggest copper importer and consumer, China’s copper supply & demand of copper market is playing an important role in global copper market.

Chinese Ni, NPI and Stainless Market Study

On macro front, the European debt crisis, expectation of Chinese tightening monetary policies are all negative for nickel prices.

China Aluminum Industry Chain Analysis, 2011-2012

SMM forecasts, China's aluminum output will grow continuously in the future, but the growth will be lower on a monthly basis along with the adjustment of energy structure.

China Iron Ore Supply & Demand Forecast 2012-2016

Steelease decides to grasp information on iron ore capacity and expansion plan in five years at domestic large and medium sized steel mills.

China Zinc Industry Chain Analysis, 2011-2012

The price of zinc is still faced with complex situation in 2011. Macro economy, domestic and international monetary policies, supply surplus and high inventories all bought pressure on zinc price.

SMM Database

From macro-economic statistics; output; imports and exports; surveys, etc. to historical prices concerning China's non-ferrous metals markets and relevant industries.

Latest News

SMM Morning Review - 2012/5/17 Aluminum Market

[May 17, 2012]The European Central Bank confirmed Wednesday suspension of...

Laterite Nickel Ore Prices by Region (2012-5-17)

[May 17, 2012]Laterite Nickel Ore Prices by Region (2012-5-17)