ILZSG: World Zinc Deficit Worsens in August

Published: Oct 12, 2017 09:35 (GMT+8)

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Global zinc supply deficit expanded to 39,600 tonnes in August, compared to a revised 23,200 tonnes deficit in July, according to ILZSG.

SHANGHAI, Oct. 12 (SMM) - Global zinc supply deficit expanded to 39,600 tonnes in August, compared to a revised 23,200 tonnes deficit in July, according to ILZSG.

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Zinc shortages was 287,000 tonnes during January-August, versus 221,000 tonnes in the same period of last year.

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Zinc inventory fell to 1.10 million tonnes as of late August, lower than the 1.13 million tonnes in late July, according to ILZSG.

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