China's Imports of Other Antimony Ore and Concentrates Continued to Rise Sharply MoM in April [SMM Report]

On May 20, SMM reported that customs data showed China's imports of other antimony ore and concentrates in April 2026 reached 13,679.9 mt, a significant MoM increase from March's 9,262.27 mt, surpassing the 10,000 mt mark for the first time this year. Market participants noted that the recent continuous decline in overseas antimony product prices has notably narrowed the price spread between domestic and overseas markets, making the rise in antimony ore imports understandable. However, many market participants indicated that expectations of a long-term tight supply trend for imported antimony raw materials are likely to persist.