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Overview of China Metal Production in May 2025 and Forecast for June
Jun 03, 2025 16:04
SMM's monthly production data for base metals is released at the end of each month, aiming to uncover the true fundamentals for industry chain professionals and investors, and providing a clearer grasp of the future direction of the non-ferrous metal market.
Terminal orders remain stable, with a slight increase in the operating rate of copper foil enterprises [SMM Analysis]
SMM Analysis: According to SMM, the operating rate of copper foil enterprises in May 2025 was 72.16%, up 0.65 percentage points MoM and down 0.11 percentage points YoY...
Jun 6, 2025 19:12
The operating rate of plate and strip production pulled back as scheduled in May, and market expectations are pessimistic for the off-season in June.
According to SMM, the operating rate of copper plate/sheet and strip producers was 70.12% in May 2025, down 3.69 percentage points MoM and up 2.93 percentage points YoY. Among them, the operating rate of large enterprises was 72.44%, that of medium-sized enterprises was 69.23%, and that of small enterprises was 63.43%.
Jun 6, 2025 14:57
Off-season characteristics emerge, operating rate of enamelled wire industry declines
According to SMM, the composite operating rate of the enamelled wire industry was 72.26% in May, down 4.53 percentage points MoM and up 3.22 percentage points YoY. Among them, the operating rate of large enterprises was 74.91%, that of medium-sized enterprises was 67.16%, and that of small enterprises was 70.88%.
Jun 6, 2025 14:35
[SMM Analysis: Widening Spread Between Futures and Spot Prices Drives Transfer to Delivery Warehouse, Social Inventory of Lead Ingots Rises Again]
[SMM Analysis: Widening Spread Between Futures and Spot Prices Drives Transfer to Delivery Warehouse, Social Inventory of Lead Ingots Rises Again]
SMM News on June 5: According to SMM, as of June 5, the total social inventory of lead ingots across five locations tracked by SMM reached 53,900 mt, an increase of 4,500 mt from May 29 and an increase of 4,000 mt from June 3.
Jun 5, 2025 14:41
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SMM is proud to launch Vietnam Zamak3 Zinc Alloy Processing Fees
In recent years, trade between China and Southeast Asian countries has become increasingly frequent. Numerous domestic die-casting zinc alloy enterprises and end-users have decided to establish production facilities in Southeast Asia, with many choosing Vietnam as their location.
Jun 4, 2025 18:26
Limited upside potential for copper anode RCs amid tight supply, short-term market dynamics unlikely to change 【SMM Analysis】
SMM Analysis: In May 2025, blister copper RCs in south China were quoted at 600-800 yuan/mt, with an average of 700 yuan/mt, down 350 yuan/mt MoM. Blister copper RCs in north China were quoted at 650-850 yuan/mt, with an average of 750 yuan/mt, down 100 yuan/mt MoM...
Jun 3, 2025 16:00
[SMM Analysis: Downstream Enterprises Adopt a Wait-and-See Approach and Exercise Caution in Purchasing After the Dragon Boat Festival, Social Inventory of Lead Ingots Increases as Expected]
[SMM Analysis: Downstream Enterprises Adopt a Wait-and-See Approach and Exercise Caution in Purchasing After the Dragon Boat Festival, Social Inventory of Lead Ingots Increases as Expected]
SMM News on June 3: According to SMM, as of June 3, the total social inventory of lead ingots across five regions tracked by SMM reached 49,900 mt, an increase of 6,500 mt from May 26 and over 400 mt from May 29.
Jun 3, 2025 14:07
![[SMM Analysis: Downstream Enterprises Adopt a Wait-and-See Approach and Exercise Caution in Purchasing After the Dragon Boat Festival, Social Inventory of Lead Ingots Increases as Expected]](https://imgqn.smm.cn/news/mOHpN20220406172113.jpg)
[SMM Analysis: How is the Expected Production of Primary Lead in June Affected by Tightened Raw Material Supply and Overhauls?]
[SMM Analysis: How is the Expected Production of Primary Lead in June Affected by Tightened Raw Material Supply and Overhauls?]
SMM May 30 Report: In May 2025, the national production of primary lead showed a slight upward trend, increasing by 2.39 percentage points MoM and 14.66 percentage points YoY. The cumulative production of primary lead from January to May 2025 increased by 8.41 percentage points YoY.
May 30, 2025 21:50
![[SMM Analysis: How is the Expected Production of Primary Lead in June Affected by Tightened Raw Material Supply and Overhauls?]](https://imgqn.smm.cn/news/ztCaA20220406172140.jpg)
[SMM Analysis: Downstream Just-in-Time Procurement Favors Warrant Cargoes, Social Inventory of Lead Ingots Declines at a Faster Rate]
[SMM Analysis: Downstream Just-in-Time Procurement Favors Warrant Cargoes, Social Inventory of Lead Ingots Declines at a Faster Rate]
SMM May 26 News: According to SMM, as of May 26, the total social inventory of lead ingots across five locations tracked by SMM reached 43,400 mt, a decrease of 15,700 mt from May 19 and a decrease of 6,900 mt from May 22.
May 26, 2025 17:12
![[SMM Analysis: Downstream Just-in-Time Procurement Favors Warrant Cargoes, Social Inventory of Lead Ingots Declines at a Faster Rate]](https://imgqn.smm.cn/news/arPGe20220406172113.jpg)
Detailed Customs Data for Copper Foil in April 2025: MOM Decline in Import and Export Volumes [SMM Analysis]
SMM Analysis: According to data from the General Administration of Customs, China's copper foil imports in April 2025 were approximately 8,117.83 mt, up 9.68% YoY and down 3.90% MoM. From January to April 2025, China's cumulative copper foil imports were approximately 30,383.57 mt, up 3.45% YoY...
May 23, 2025 16:54
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