China Imported Zinc Supply to Grow as Import Profit Window Reopens, SMM Says

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SHFE zinc climbed up unexpectedly on Monday May 7 as it traded without being weighed down by its LME counterpart

An inflow of imported zinc is likely to weigh on domestic prices following the arbitrage window opened in May.

China’s refined zinc imported increased 159.3% year-on-year to 65,609 tonnes in August, China Customs data showed.

China’s refined zinc imports witnessed a big growth in August.

The price spread on zinc expanded 30 yuan per tonne between Guangdong and Shanghai today, SMM reported.

Shanghai will see additional inflows of imported zinc in the near term due to import profit, SMM foresees.

Spot premiums in Guangdong surpassed those in Shanghai as of August 30.

Many zinc traders contributed the surge in zinc market mainly to two factors, 21st Century Business Herald reported. 

SHFE 1710 zinc opened at RMB 26,110/mt and closed at RMB 25,930/mt, down RMB 35/mt or 0.13%.