China Zinc Concentrate TCs Rise in Some Markets, SMM Reports

Published: May 27, 2017 17:36

Save

TCs of domestic zinc concentrate (50%) were mainly traded at 3,800-4,200 yuan per tonne (zinc content) this past week, according to SMM data. Some regions raised TCs by 50-100 yuan per tonne (zinc con

SHANGHAI, May. 27 (SMM) – TCs of domestic zinc concentrate (50%) were mainly traded at 3,800-4,200 yuan per tonne (zinc content) this past week, according to SMM data. Some regions raised TCs by 50-100 yuan per tonne (zinc content).

Zinc Prices to Fall in Coming Week, SMM Foresees

TCs for imported zinc concentrate (50%) were quoted higher at $45-55 per dry metric tonne (DMT), with a few quotes reaching as high as $60-70 per dry metric tonne (DMT).

Zinc Inventories Continue Falling in China Major Markets, SMM Reports

Some zinc smelters in Hunan, Guangxi and Yunnan hiked TCs of domestic ores by 50-100 yuan per tonne (zinc content).

For news cooperation, please contact us by email: sallyzhang@smm.cn or service.en@smm.cn.

TCs of domestic zinc concentrate TCs of imported zinc concentrate zinc prices zinc concentrate supply zinc output

Data Source Statement: Except for publicly available information, all other data are processed by SMM based on publicly available information, market communication, and relying on SMM's internal database model. They are for reference only and do not constitute decision-making recommendations.

For any inquiries or for more information, please contact: lemonzhao@smm.cn

For more information on how to access our research reports, please contact:service.en@smm.cn

Related News

40 mins ago

Galvanized Sheet Imports Drop 12.32% MoM, 32.93% YoY in August 2026

[Monthly Galvanized Sheet Import Data] According to the latest customs data, the import volume of galvanized sheets in August 2026 was 50,300 tons, representing a month-on-month decrease of 12.32% and a year-on-year decrease of 32.93%. From January to August, the cumulative import volume of galvanized sheets reached 435,200 tons, marking a cumulative year-on-year decrease of 15.52%.

40 mins ago

3 hours ago

[SMM Analysis] Detailed Data on China's Sulphuric Acid Production in August

NBS data shows that China's sulphuric acid (100% equivalent) production in August was 7.984 million mt, down 308,000 mt from 7.676 million mt in July, a YoY decline of 15.5%. The cumulative production of sulphuric acid (100% equivalent) in 2026 was 68.141 million mt, a cumulative YoY decline of 4.6%.

3 hours ago

8 hours ago

[SMM Flash] Sulphuric acid prices in some regions dropping below 1,000 yuan/mt

Since 10 July, SMM Chinese sulfuric acid price index from Copper smelters has declined for 11 consecutive weeks on a weekly basis. This weekend, sulphuric acid prices were further reduced in some regions, with the ex-works price of 98% smelting acid falling below 1,000 yuan/mt. However, demand from the fertiliser industry has yet to show any clear improvement, and there are no signs that exports of sulphuric acid and phosphate fertiliser can be restarted, leaving the market dominated by a strong wait-and-see sentiment.

8 hours ago