Zinc Ingot Inventory Rises in China, Led by Tianjin Increase

Published: Aug 3, 2026 11:22
【SMM Flash】According to SMM’s survey, as of Monday (August 3), total zinc ingot inventory across seven SMM-tracked regions stood at 272,500 mt, up 3,500 mt from July 27 and up 3,800 mt from July 30, with domestic inventory increasing. Over the weekend, increased arrivals in the Tianjin area drove a notable inventory build, boosting overall China inventory higher; inventory changes in Shanghai and Guangdong were relatively small. Overall, inventory in the original three regions rose by 3,600 mt, while inventory across the seven regions rose by 3,800 mt.

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