Zinc Concentrate Inventories at China's Main Ports Drop by 40,000 MT WoW

Published: Sep 30, 2026 17:00 (GMT+8)

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[Port Zinc Concentrate Market] According to SMM data, zinc concentrate inventories at China's main ports totaled 257,000 mt in physical content this week, down 40,000 mt WoW, with Fangchenggang accounting for the bulk of the decline. Market sources indicate that spot cargoes at ports are currently limited, with few port spot offers reported recently and overall trading activity remaining sluggish.

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