Die-Cast Zinc Alloy Prices Fall Further Oct. 26-30, SMM Data

Published: Nov 2, 2015 14:36
Prices of die-cast zinc alloy dropped further last week.

SHANGHAI, Nov. 2 (SMM) - Prices of die-cast zinc alloy dropped further last week, with the average prices of Zamark #3 and Zamark #5 down 230 yuan to 14,880-15,120 yuan per tonne and 15,180-15,420 yuan per tonne, respectively, according to SMM data.

Zinc alloy producers bought as needed at lower prices. Some end-users curtailed stockpiling on falling die-cast product prices, SMM understands.

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