China Commodities News

China Steel Output Falls to 7-Year Low as Exports Remain Strong

China’s crude steel production has declined to its lowest level in seven years, reflecting prolonged weakness in domestic demand, particularly from the property and construction sectors. China Steel Mills have…

China Metal Resources Shares Explode on Pre-Market Surge

Shares of China Metal Resources Utilization Ltd. (1636.HK) delivered a dramatic pre-market performance on Hong Kong’s stock exchange, soaring over 60 % on heavy trading volume at the start of…

Lithium Prices Surge as China Phases Out Battery Export Tax Rebates

China’s government has announced a phased reduction and eventual elimination of value-added tax (VAT) export rebates on battery products, a move that is reshaping global battery metals markets. Under the…

China at the Center of Global Metals Rally – Fuels Speculation

China’s metals markets are experiencing a powerful speculative wave that is reverberating across global exchanges. According to market reports, trading volumes in Chinese metal futures — including tin, copper, and…

China Non-Ferrous – Mixed Price and demand for Al, Zn, Ni, Pb

China’s non-ferrous metals market is showing a mixed price and demand trend across key metals such as aluminium, zinc, nickel and lead. Aluminium prices remain supported by steady demand from…

China Steel Output Cuts Deepen Amid Weak Construction Demand

Chinese steel mills have deepened production cuts as the property sector slowdown continues to weaken construction steel demand. Rebar, flat steel, and structural products are facing softer offtake, forcing mills…

China Copper Prices Surge as Global Supply Tighten

The recent surge in China’s copper prices, driven by global supply constraints and dwindling exchange inventories, highlights a tightening market environment. Key points: Supply Tightness: Limited availability of copper concentrate…