Secondary Lead Inventories Drop 330 mt MoM, Transactions Slow Amid Pre-Holiday Subdued Demand

Published: Sep 30, 2026 16:08 (GMT+8)

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[Secondary Lead Market Dynamics] As of September 30, secondary lead finished product inventories stood at 7,700 mt, down 330 mt MoM. Pre-holiday stockpiling largely concluded this week, downstream purchasing sentiment turned subdued, and transactions pulled back WoW. Meanwhile, secondary lead suppliers faced tight spot order availability, with some merchants taking early leave and suspending quotes and sales, slowing the pace of inventory decline.

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