Zinc Premiums to Fall in Shanghai on More Arriving Shipments from both Home and Abroad, SMM Says

Published: Aug 22, 2017 17:20

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Spot zinc premiums in Shanghai will fall in the near term due to more arriving shipments, SMM predicts.

SHANGHAI, Aug. 22 (SMM) – Spot zinc premiums in Shanghai will fall in the near term due to more arriving shipments, SMM predicts.

Zinc Deficit Unlikely Ease in Foreseeable Future without Large Zinc Mine Projects

The reopening of import profit window attracted more imported zinc to flow in Shanghai, and more such goods are expected in the near term.

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In the meantime, some goods will flow into Shanghai from Guangdong, and will weigh on domestic prices, SMM explained.

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