【SMM Flash】China's Zinc Ingot Inventory Up 2,900 MT WoW, Down Slightly from Monday

Published: Jul 16, 2026 13:21

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【SMM Flash】According to SMM intelligence, as of this Thursday (July 16), the total zinc ingot inventory across seven regions in China reached 267,700 mt, up 2,900 mt from July 9 but down 1,300 mt from July 13, with domestic inventory decreasing.

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