SMM China Chromium-Manganese-Stainless steel industry chain weekly

Published: May 7, 2021 16:00

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The nickel industry is in the limelight in the non-ferrous metals commodities market since 2020, as demand and supply fundamentals have become more volatile.

SHANGHAI, May 7 (SMM)—The nickel industry is in the limelight in the non-ferrous metals commodities market since 2020, as demand and supply fundamentals have become more volatile.

We are glad to present you with the SMM CHINA CHROMIUM-MANGANESE-STAINLESS STEEL INDUSTRY CHAIN WEEKLY to keep you updated of the changes of demand/supply of the China chromium, manganese and stainless steel industry chain.

In the China Nickel Weekly report, we provide you a deep-dive of the China domestic stainless steel, ferrochrome, chrome ore and EMM markets. Our analysts will provide readers with their insights on the latest price trends, demand-supply balance, inventory changes, profit and cost analysis and production schedules across the industry chain.

Please get in touch with your sales representative or contact us at Service.en@smm.cn for more information on the reports.

Chromium Manganese Stainless steel

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