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![Lead Market Got Off to A Strong Start After National Day Holiday, How Will Fundamentals Perform in October? [SMM Analysis]](https://imgqn.smm.cn/news/FlSVO20220406172138.jpg)
Lead Market Got Off to A Strong Start After National Day Holiday, How Will Fundamentals Perform in October? [SMM Analysis]
Oct 09, 2025 20:43
[SMM Analysis: Lead Market Starts Strong After National Day Holiday, How Will Fundamentals Perform in October?] SMM October 9: As of 15:00 on October 9, LME lead closed at $2,016.5/mt, up 0.69% from the opening price. The most-traded SHFE lead 2511 contract closed at 17,115 yuan/mt, up 0.67% from the opening price, after hitting a session high of 17,155 yuan/mt. Following the National Day & Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, lead prices both domestically and overseas started with gains.
[SMM Analysis: Lead Ingot Social Inventory Declined Instead of Increasing Approaching Delivery, Focus on Subsequent Secondary Lead Production Resumptions]
[SMM Analysis: Lead Ingot Social Inventory Declined Instead of Increasing Approaching Delivery, Focus on Subsequent Secondary Lead Production Resumptions]
SMM, Oct. 13: According to SMM, as of October 13, the total social inventory of lead ingots across five regions stood at 36,000 mt, down 6,100 mt from September 29 and about 900 mt lower than October 9.
Oct 13, 2025 14:46
![[SMM Analysis: Lead Ingot Social Inventory Declined Instead of Increasing Approaching Delivery, Focus on Subsequent Secondary Lead Production Resumptions]](https://imgqn.smm.cn/news/arPGe20220406172113.jpg)
What Is the Outlook for China's Secondary Lead Production in October 2025 After a Decline in September?【SMM Analysis】
China's secondary lead production in September 2025 showed a declining trend, decreasing 0.99% MoM but increasing 5.52% YoY; secondary refined lead production fell 4.85% MoM and dropped 6.11% YoY.
Oct 10, 2025 09:57
Lead Market Got Off to A Strong Start After National Day Holiday, How Will Fundamentals Perform in October? [SMM Analysis]
[SMM Analysis: Lead Market Starts Strong After National Day Holiday, How Will Fundamentals Perform in October?]
SMM October 9: As of 15:00 on October 9, LME lead closed at $2,016.5/mt, up 0.69% from the opening price. The most-traded SHFE lead 2511 contract closed at 17,115 yuan/mt, up 0.67% from the opening price, after hitting a session high of 17,155 yuan/mt. Following the National Day & Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, lead prices both domestically and overseas started with gains.
Oct 9, 2025 20:43
Post-holiday lead ingot social inventory defies expectations, hitting a new low in over a year [SMM analysis]
[SMM Analysis: Post-Holiday Lead Ingot Social Inventory Declines Instead of Increasing, Hitting a New Low in Over a Year]
SMM October 9: According to SMM, as of October 9, the total social inventory of lead ingots across five regions stood at 36,900 mt, a decrease of 9,500 mt from September 25 and down 5,200 mt from September 29.
Oct 9, 2025 14:06
![Post-holiday lead ingot social inventory defies expectations, hitting a new low in over a year [SMM analysis]](https://imgqn.smm.cn/news/mefiK20220406172126.jpg)
SMM Exclusive: Overview of Metal Production in September 2025 and Forecast for October
SMM's monthly production data for various metals is released at the end of each month, aiming to uncover the true fundamentals for industry chain professionals and investors, and providing a clearer grasp of the future direction of the metals market.
Oct 9, 2025 13:18
[SMM Analysis: How Will Primary Lead Enterprises Plan Production in October Amid Strong Prices of Lead and By-Products Like Silver?]
[SMM Analysis: How Will Primary Lead Enterprises Plan Production in October Amid Strong Prices of Lead and By-Products Like Silver?]SMM, September 30: In September 2025, China’s primary lead production increased slightly, up 0.94% MoM and 12.37% YoY. Cumulative primary lead output from January to September rose 8.68% YoY.
Sep 30, 2025 20:15
[SMM Analysis: Downstream Enterprises Stockpiled as Needed Before National Day, Social Inventory Declined Again]
[SMM Analysis: Downstream Enterprises Stockpiled as Needed Before National Day, Social Inventory Declined Again]
SMM, September 29: According to SMM, as of September 29, the total social inventory of lead ingots in five regions stood at 42,100 mt, down 12,700 mt from September 22 and 4,300 mt from September 25.
Sep 29, 2025 11:59
Analysis of China's Lead Product Imports, Exports, and Market Conditions in August 2025
According to customs data, China's refined lead exports in August 2025 totaled 2,752 mt, up 53.37% MoM and 1,417.05% YoY. Combined exports of refined lead and lead products from January to August reached 43,397 mt, up 40.97% YoY. On the import side, China imported 1,821 mt of refined lead and 13,380 mt of lead alloys in August. Total imports of refined lead and lead products in the first eight months amounted to 106,541 mt, down 26.12% YoY.
Sep 29, 2025 09:34
![[SMM Analysis] How Are Lead-Acid Battery Enterprises Planning Holidays for the Upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day in 2025?](https://imgqn.smm.cn/news/DSdRN20220406172126.jpg)
[SMM Analysis: Export Rush Fades, Tariff Costs Drag Down Lead-Acid Battery Exports]
[SMM Analysis: Export Rush Fades, Tariff Costs Drag Down Lead-Acid Battery Exports]
SMM, September 23: According to customs data, China's lead-acid battery exports totaled 18.1577 million units in August 2025, down 14.7% MoM and 19.14% YoY. Cumulative exports from January to August 2025 reached 152 million units, a decrease of 7.93% YoY.
Sep 23, 2025 20:45
![[SMM Analysis: Export Rush Fades, Tariff Costs Drag Down Lead-Acid Battery Exports]](https://imgqn.smm.cn/news/DhIeU20220406172126.jpg)
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