Tight Raw Material Supply Continues in Southeast Asia, Short-Term Relief Unlikely

Published: May 9, 2026 17:32
[Lead Market Dynamics] According to feedback from lead smelters in Southeast Asia, the tight raw material supply situation has not improved recently, leading to persistently tight spot lead ingot circulation in the region, with the short-term tight pattern unlikely to change.

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