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

Published: Aug 23, 2017 16:49

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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.

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

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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