SMM Analysis: Lead-Acid Battery Scrap Price Stabilizes, Despite of Volatile Lead Prices

Published: Aug 14, 2017 17:52

Save

Lead-acid battery scrap price stabilized, though lead prices fell back after surged.

SHANGHAI, Aug. 14 (SMM) – Lead prices skyrocketed from late July, broking through RMB 19,000/mt in early August. China Iron & Steel Association issued one article on August 10, blaming market speculations as one major factor behind crazy steel prices. Ferrous metals thus dropped, dragging down base metals. Lead prices also fell from highs. However, lead-acid battery scrap price stabilized.

Primary Lead Inventory in Shanghai and Guangdong down 1,000 Tonnes Further, SMM Reports

Hysteresis was partially attributed to the stable price. Moreover, small secondary lead smelters closed down in response to environmental protection inspections. But, large secondary lead smelters showed high production enthusiasm, booming lead-acid battery scrap demand.

Watch Out for Decline in Lead Prices This Week, SMM Warns

SMM expects battery scrap price to keep stabilizing in August, as lead price will stay firm amid strict environmental checks in Yunnan, tight supply of lead concentrate and crude lead and peak-season. This is positive for large lead-acid battery scrap recycling enterprises.

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

SHFE lead LME lead lead prices

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 to learn 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

4 hours ago

PINACO reported strong 2025 results at the 2026 Employees’ Representative Conference

Southern Battery JSC (PINACO) held its 2026 Employees’ Representative Conference on March 30 in Ho Chi Minh City, reporting strong business performance for 2025. Revenue reached VND 4,259 billion, up 11% year-on-year, while export revenue rose 25% to VND 1,012 billion. Battery output increased 14% to 2,382 thousand kWh, and pre-tax profit hit VND 150 billion. The company also maintained stable employment and continued expanding its market share and export footprint.

4 hours ago

7 hours ago

Data: SHFE, DCE market movement (Apr 07)

The following table shows the ferrous and nonferrous metals movement on the SHFE and DCE on 07 Apr , 2026

7 hours ago

Recovery Stalled, Supply-Demand Divergence: Secondary Lead Output Rebounded in March — Will Growth Hold in April?

In Q1 2026, China's secondary lead market navigated through turbulence amid holiday effects and industry difficulties. Following a sharp production decline of over 140,000 mt in February, the market saw a post-holiday recovery rebound in March, but the recovery fell short of expectations, with the industry mired in the dual constraints of "profit pressure and tight raw material supply." Looking ahead to April, although large smelters are expected to resume production in a concentrated manner……

7 hours ago