Premiums of Imported Zinc May Turn to Discounts with Continuous Influx of Imported Resources, SMM Reports

Published: Aug 30, 2017 10:12
Premiums of imported zinc may turn to discounts with continuous inflows of imported resources, SMM premiums.

SHANGHAI, Aug. 30 (SMM) - Premiums of imported zinc may turn to discounts with continuous inflows of imported resources, SMM premiums.

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Imported zinc has flowed to China since August 14 due to the opening of import profit window. As a result, premiums on imported zinc have changed from 300 yuan per tonne to 40-80 yuan per tonne on August 29. 

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Premiums of Imported Zinc May Turn to Discounts with Continuous Influx of Imported Resources, SMM Reports - Shanghai Metals Market (SMM)