Why Zinc Inventories Fall Sharply in Tianjin? How the 13th National Games Affect Downstream Producers? SMM Reports

Published: Aug 30, 2017 10:17

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Zinc trading inventories in Tianjin dropped for two weeks in a row by an average of 3,000-4,000 tonnes, SMM understands.

SHANGHAI, Aug. 30 (SMM) - Zinc trading inventories in Tianjin dropped for two weeks in a row by an average of 3,000-4,000 tonnes, SMM understands.

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Fewer arriving shipments and steady consumption in Tianjin led to the declines, SMM said. Some zinc smelters in north China remained in maintenance. Some zinc downstream producers suspended or cut production during the 13th National Games in Tianjin. Most producers remained in normal production, though.

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