SMM May 12 Market conditions of lead in other regions

Published: May 12, 2020 11:55

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SMM, 12 May:

South China lead in Guangdong market is 14250 yuan / ton, the average price of SMM1# lead is flat. Henan Yuguang, Wanyang and other smelters are mainly long orders, Jinli, Wanyang, Minshan 14050 million 14100 yuan / ton, the average discount to SMM1# lead 150 yuan 200 yuan / ton (some traders source); Hunan Shuikoushan 14250 yuan / ton, the average lead price of SMM1# level (traders); Hunan Jingui 14100 yuan 14150 yuan / ton, the average lead price discount 100,150 yuan / ton. Jiang copper 14230 yuan / ton, the average price of SMM1# lead discount 20 yuan / ton quotation. Yunnan small factory 13950 yuan / ton, the average price of SMM1# lead discount 250 yuan / ton quotation. Today's market spot prices higher, smelters to expand discount shipments, but bulk market transactions are still relatively light.

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