[SMM Evening Review] Summary of the transaction in the original lead market on May 21

Published: May 21, 2020 16:15

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SMM, May 21:

The mainstream quotation for lead reduction in Guizhou today is 12550 RMB12700 per ton. Today, the price of recycled refined lead (excluding tax) in a refinery was quoted at 12900 yuan / ton, the price fluctuated very little, and the market for recycled lead was generally traded.

The mainstream quotation for lead reduction in Jiangxi today is 12600 RMB12750 per ton. A refinery today reduced lead (excluding tax) quoted at 12700 yuan / ton to the factory, recycled refined lead (including tax) to SMM1# lead discount 180 yuan / ton out of the factory.

The mainstream quotation for lead reduction in Guangzhou today is 12550 RMB12700 per ton. The price of reduced lead (excluding tax) was quoted at 12680 yuan per ton in a refinery today, and the supply of reduced lead in the market is limited.

The mainstream quotation for lead reduction in Anhui today is 12550 Mel 12700 yuan / ton. A refinery today recycled refined lead (including tax) to the SMM1# lead discount of 100 won 150 yuan / ton to the factory, due to the limited bulk production, the discount has been slightly narrowed.

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