Imported Zinc Adds to Spot Supplies despite Tightness of Domestic Brands, SMM Reports

Published: Aug 23, 2017 16:49
Shanghai sees continuous inflows of imported zinc, SMM reports.

SHANGHAI, Aug. 23 (SMM) – Shanghai sees continuous inflows of imported zinc, SMM reports.

Zinc smelters continue to sell goods despite low inventories on hand.

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Spot premiums of regular zinc brands in Shanghai hold at 350-400 yuan per tonne over September zinc on the SHFE, SMM data showed.

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#0 zinc traded mainly in 26,060-26,200 yuan per tonne range in Shanghai August 23, SMM data showed.

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