[SMM Evening Review] Summary of the transaction in the original lead market on May 26th

Published: May 26, 2020 15:54

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SMM, May 26th:

The mainstream quotation for lead reduction in Jiangxi today is 12750Muth12850 yuan / ton. A refinery today quoted reduced lead (excluding tax) at 12850 yuan / ton to the factory, recycled refined lead (including tax) to SMM1# lead discount 250 yuan / ton, including tax recycled refined lead market to maintain a deep discount.

The mainstream price for lead reduction in Guangdong today is 12700 RMB12800 per ton. A refinery today reduced lead (including tax) to SMM1# lead sticker 675 yuan / ton to the factory, recycled refined lead (including tax) to SMM1# lead sticker 320 yuan / ton to leave the factory, the price fluctuated slightly than yesterday, downstream on-demand purchase.

The mainstream quotation for lead reduction in Hunan today is 12700 RMB12850 per ton. A refinery today reduced lead (excluding tax) price quoted 12850 yuan / ton to the factory, recycled refined lead (excluding tax) 13150 yuan / ton left the factory, the market turnover is light.

The mainstream quotation for lead reduction in Henan today is 12700 RMB12800 per ton. A refinery today quoted 12800 yuan / ton for reduced lead (excluding tax) and 13100 yuan / ton for recycled refined lead (excluding tax).

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