Imported Zinc Concentrates See Limited Offers and Declining TCs Amid Few Transactions

Published: May 22, 2026 17:43

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[Imported Zinc Concentrates Market] According to market sources, offers for imported zinc concentrates were limited recently, with very few transactions completed during the week. In terms of overall offers, near-month shipment offers for ores with by-product metals were around -$70 to -$60/dmt, with TCs continuing their downward trend overall.

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