South China Zinc Ingot Inventory Declines, Spot Premiums Rise Amid Tight Supply

Published: Oct 19, 2026 16:25 (GMT+8)

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[SMM Flash] Recently, spot supply of some brands in the South China market has been relatively tight, Guangdong zinc ingot inventory has declined, and market quotes have been relatively firm, supporting spot premiums to move higher.

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