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The June delivery lead fell to RMB 13,240-13,260/mt after starting on Monday as China’s trade data turned out weak and LME lead prices slipped. China’s exports in March fell by 15% on the month and imports posted a 12.7% drop. The most active SHFE lead contract rose back to RMB 13,320/mt at the tail of trading supported by a wave of buying, and ended at RMB 13,320/mt, up RMB 290/mt. Trading volumes were 23,234 lots, and positions grew 2,138.
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