Shandong Humon Opens Tender for 4,000 kg High-Purity Tellurium By-Products Pickup by April 23, 2026

According to customs data, China's bismuth trioxide export volume in March 2026 stood at 1,100.23 metric tons, compared to 753.74 metric tons in February 2026, showing a continued month-on-month increase. Looking at the overall trend in export volumes, from September 2025 onward, China's bismuth trioxide exports have increased almost every month, indicating that domestic exporters remain highly motivated and overseas demand is also rising significantly.

SMM, April 28 - According to market sources, a company in Hunan has started a competitive bidding process for the sale of its 600 metric tons (in physical weight) of bismuth concentrate for April 2026, with all lots successfully sold in the end. Reliable sources indicate that the final transaction price was above the reserve price of 115,000 yuan per metal metric ton. However, the seller is unwilling to disclose the exact transaction price.

SMM April 23 News: According to an official announcement from a company in Hunan Province, bidding for the sale of 600 metric tons (in physical content) of bismuth concentrate under its production for April 2026 begins today. The deadline for registration and bid submission is 2:30 PM on April 24. The minimum bid price for this auction is set at 115,000 yuan per metal ton. Bids submitted below 115,000 yuan per metal ton will be considered invalid. Given that the bidding window is only one day long, market participants speculate that the probability of a successful transaction is relatively high.