China's Antimony Ore Imports Surpass 10,000 Tons in April 2026, Driven by Narrowing Price Spread

Published: May 20, 2026 11:13

Save

On May 20, SMM reported that according to customs data, China's import volume of other antimony ores and concentrates reached 13679.9 tons in April 2026. This marks a continued significant increase compared to the March import volume of 9,262.27 tons, and for the first time this year, the monthly import volume surpassed the 10,000-ton mark. Market participants noted that with the recent decline in international antimony product prices, the domestic-international price spread has narrowed considerably, making the rise in antimony ore imports understandable.

Data Source Statement: Except for publicly available information, all other data are processed by SMM based on publicly available information, market communication, and relying on SMM's internal database model. They are for reference only and do not constitute decision-making recommendations.

For any inquiries or for more information, please contact: lemonzhao@smm.cn

For more information on how to access our research reports, please contact:service.en@smm.cn

Related News

Jun 12, 2026 13:56

Antimony Prices Plunge as Market Activity Slows, Suppliers Cut Prices to Clear Inventory

Antimony prices maintained a steep downward trend this week. Entering the first half of June, overall market trading activity remained sluggish. End buyers stayed largely on the sidelines, purchasing only to meet immediate demand with a cautious stance. Nevertheless, certain enterprises faced mounting mid-year sales pressure and ramped up shipments. Recent selling prices from suppliers, particularly for antimony oxide, saw substantial price concessions. Suppliers prioritized moving inventory, which drove a rapid slump in market prices.

Jun 12, 2026 13:56

Jun 10, 2026 09:26

Yunnan Mining Company to Auction 150 Tonnes of Antimony Concentrate in 2026 Plan

SMM, June 10 — A mining development company in Yunnan is set to carry out its 2026 concentrate sales plan, conducting a public inquiry-based sale of antimony concentrate containing 150 tonnes of antimony. The starting bid coefficient is 77%, with a deposit of RMB 100,000. The transaction location is Chuxiong City, Yunnan Province. Bidding commences at 15:00 on June 12, 2026.

Jun 10, 2026 09:26

Jun 3, 2026 13:35

China's Antimony Ingot Production Drops 27% in May 2026, Showing Significant Decline

According to SMM's assessment, China's antimony ingot production (including antimony ingots, crude antimony conversions, cathode antimony, etc.) in May 2026 declined significantly on a month-on-month basis, dropping approximately 27% compared to the previous month, showing a marked downward trend.

Jun 3, 2026 13:35