Lead Prices Rebound Slightly, Secondary Lead Losses Narrow Amid Tight Scrap Battery Supply

Published: Aug 21, 2026 17:51

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[Secondary Lead Market Update] This week, the rebound in lead prices drove a marginal recovery in secondary lead losses. As of August 21, the comprehensive profit/loss of SMM large-scale secondary lead enterprises was -263 yuan/mt, while that of small and medium-scale enterprises was -443 yuan/mt. Tight supply of scrap batteries supported raw material costs, limiting profit repair.

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