SMM Lead Market Daily Review (2013-10-9)

 

In Shanghai spot lead market, resources of Jinsha were quoted at RMB 14,080/mt on October 9, with a contango of RMB 20/mt against the most active SHFE lead contract price. Chengyuan was traded at RMB 14,040-14,050/mt, a backwardation of RMB 60/mt over the SHFE 1310 lead contract price. Hanjiang was sold at RMB 14,010/mt, while Humon’s goods were traded at RMB 13,980/mt. Price for YY lead was RMB 13,950/mt. Downstream buyers showed little appetite for purchasing lead, with most transactions in spot market done at low prices. Holders of branded lead refused to sell at low prices, with trading light.