Zinc Inventories Fall in China Major Markets, SMM Reports

Published: May 8, 2017 11:56

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Combined zinc inventories in Shanghai, Tianjin and Guangdong decreased 6,400 to 161,700 tonnes last week, SMM data show.

SHANGHAI, May. 8 (SMM) – Combined zinc inventories in Shanghai, Tianjin and Guangdong decreased 6,400 to 161,700 tonnes last week, SMM data show.

Zinc inventories in Shanghai and Tianjin increased slightly. Stocks in Guangdong saw further declines.

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Total inventories in the three regions are expected to continue falling this week but declines will be less significant with influx of imported zinc in Shanghai.

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