CIF Vietnam Zamak3 Price Assessment to Launch in November
Importers of die-casting zinc alloy will have a new weekly benchmark to track regional processing fee fluctuations.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in International Trade
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Shanghai Metals Market will launch a new price assessment for CIF Vietnam Zamak3 Premium zinc alloy shipments on November 3, 2026. This new benchmark targets growing cross-border trade volumes for die-casting alloy shipments with a minimum size of 30 tonnes.
Why it matters
The assessment provides a standardized tracking mechanism for processing fees on zinc alloy imports, helping operators quantify costs as Vietnam-bound trade expands. By aligning with recognized industry standards, it offers a consistent pricing baseline for supply chain planning.
The new price assessment tracks Zamak3 alloy shipments with a 30-tonne minimum volume, requiring a minimum zinc content of 95.6% to meet technical standards. Market participants will receive updates by 17:00 Vietnam time on the last trading day of each week.
The players
Shanghai Metals Market
An industrial commodity data provider that publishes price assessments for metal markets across global supply chains.
The details
The price assessment is calculated using the LME CSP processing fee with a pricing period of M+2, providing a localized benchmark for CIF Vietnam trade. Shipments must conform to GB/T 13818-2024 and EN 1774 quality standards to qualify for the weekly reporting cycle. This mechanism isolates processing fee fluctuations from base metal price movements, offering operators a clearer view of logistics and manufacturing surcharges.
Timeline
The CIF Vietnam Zamak3 Premium price assessment officially launches on November 3, 2026.
Market Landscape
The assessment follows the technical requirements established by the GB/T 13818-2024 and EN 1774 standards to ensure consistency for international traders. This move tracks with broader industry efforts to create regional price benchmarks in emerging cross-border manufacturing hubs.
Importers of zinc die-casting alloys should integrate this M+2 pricing benchmark into their procurement contracts starting in November to align with the new reporting standard. Operators should monitor the weekly 17:00 Vietnam time updates to adjust their supply chain cost projections accordingly.
The takeaway
This new benchmark helps operators isolate processing fees in volatile supply chains, reducing uncertainty for manufacturers relying on imported alloys. Use the November 3 launch as an opportunity to audit your current supplier pricing formulas against this emerging regional standard.
Further reading
For broader trends in cross-border logistics and pricing, see the International Trade section.
More information
To track future assessments and methodology details, visit the SMM official website for price data.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Metal.
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