[SMM Evening Review] Summary of the transaction in the original lead market on July 15

Published: Jul 15, 2020 16:32

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SMM7 March 15:

In Guangdong, the mainstream price of lead reduction today is 13650MUR 13800 yuan / ton. A refinery today reduced lead (excluding tax) at 13600 yuan / ton out of the factory, recycled refined lead (including tax) 15100 yuan / ton to the factory, recycled refined lead discount shows signs of shrinking.

In Henan, the mainstream price of lead reduction today is 13750MUR 13900 yuan / ton. A refinery today quoted reduced lead (excluding tax) at 13750 yuan / ton and recycled refined lead (excluding tax) at 14000 yuan / ton.

The mainstream quotation for lead reduction in Jiangxi today is 13800 Mel 13900 yuan / ton. A refinery today quoted price of reduced lead (excluding tax) at 13750 yuan / ton, recycled refined lead (including tax) discounted SMM1# lead price at 450yuan / ton, downstream transaction improved.

The mainstream quotation for lead reduction in Hebei today is 13750 Mel 13900 yuan / ton. A refinery today quoted a price of 13600 yuan per ton for reduced lead (excluding tax).

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