Zinc Inventory in China Three Major Markets to Grow after China National Day Holiday, SMM Says

Published: Sep 28, 2017 16:48
Total zinc inventory in Shanghai, Guangdong and Tianjin is expected to increase above 110,000 tonnes after the Chinese National Day holiday which is during October 1-7, SMM predicts.

SHANGHAI, Sept. 28 (SMM) – Total zinc inventory in Shanghai, Guangdong and Tianjin is expected to increase above 110,000 tonnes after the Chinese National Day holiday which is during October 1-7, SMM predicts.

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Some goods will arrive in the three regions during the holiday, either from domestic zinc smelters or imported goods, SMM said. 

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