[SMM afternoon Review] Guangdong Zinc: price rise suppresses demand spot discount pressure expands

Published: Jul 29, 2020 11:52
SMM7 March 29: Guangdong zinc mainstream trading at 18250-18460 yuan / ton, the price concentrated on the Shanghai zinc 2009 contract discount 20-30 yuan / ton, Guangdong than the Shanghai market discount of 2009 yuan / ton than the previous trading day increased by 10 yuan / ton.

SMM7 March 29: Guangdong zinc mainstream trading at 18250-18460 yuan / ton, the price concentrated on the Shanghai zinc 2009 contract discount 20-30 yuan / ton, Guangdong than the Shanghai market discount of 2009 yuan / ton than the previous trading day increased by 10 yuan / ton. In the first trading session, the price is high and fluctuating, the downstream is more wait-and-see and less pick-up, the shippers are relatively active, and the traders receive an appropriate amount of discounts. Kirin, Mengzi, Huize and Tiefeng offer a discount of 10-20 yuan / ton for the September contract of Shanghai zinc. In the second trading session, futures prices strengthened again, with the main contract approaching 18500 yuan / ton. the price rise led to even worse purchasing demand downstream, and the unsmooth shipments of consignors continued to reduce rising water shipments. On the whole, in the process of rising prices, the spot discount pressure increased. Kirin, Mengzi, Huize and Tiefeng offer a discount of 20-30 yuan per ton for the September contract of Shanghai zinc. Kirin, Mengzi, Huize mainstream transactions at 18250-18460 yuan / ton.

Scan the QR code in the picture to sign up for the lead-zinc summit and fill in the personal information on the last page. The meeting staff will contact you later!

Data Source Statement: Except for publicly available information, all other data are processed by SMM based on publicly available information, market communication, and relying on SMM‘s internal database model. They are for reference only and do not constitute decision-making recommendations.

For any inquiries or to learn more information, please contact: lemonzhao@smm.cn
For more information on how to access our research reports, please contact:service.en@smm.cn
Related News
North China Mine Sets March Zinc Concentrates Tender at 2,300 Yuan/mt with Profit-Sharing
Mar 13, 2026 18:52
North China Mine Sets March Zinc Concentrates Tender at 2,300 Yuan/mt with Profit-Sharing
Read More
North China Mine Sets March Zinc Concentrates Tender at 2,300 Yuan/mt with Profit-Sharing
North China Mine Sets March Zinc Concentrates Tender at 2,300 Yuan/mt with Profit-Sharing
[Zinc Concentrates Tender] According to SMM, the March tender price for self pick-up at the mine for zinc concentrates at a mine in North China was around 2,300 yuan/mt in metal content (including the 20/80 profit-sharing arrangement), with the enriched metal not priced. SMM will continue to monitor subsequent changes in processing fees.
Mar 13, 2026 18:52
Zinc Concentrates Market Faces Supply Concerns as Disruptions in Iran, Australia Persist
Mar 13, 2026 18:52
Zinc Concentrates Market Faces Supply Concerns as Disruptions in Iran, Australia Persist
Read More
Zinc Concentrates Market Faces Supply Concerns as Disruptions in Iran, Australia Persist
Zinc Concentrates Market Faces Supply Concerns as Disruptions in Iran, Australia Persist
[Imported Zinc Concentrates Market] Disruptions in Iran and Australia persisted recently, and the market’s concern over zinc concentrates supply continued. This week, traders of imported zinc ore continued to lower spot quotes. It was learned that some recent offers for bulk cargoes of zinc-rich zinc concentrates fell to negative prices.
Mar 13, 2026 18:52
Secondary Zinc Oxide Payables Remained Relatively Firm, How Will They Perform in March [SMM Analysis]
Mar 13, 2026 16:58
Secondary Zinc Oxide Payables Remained Relatively Firm, How Will They Perform in March [SMM Analysis]
Read More
Secondary Zinc Oxide Payables Remained Relatively Firm, How Will They Perform in March [SMM Analysis]
Secondary Zinc Oxide Payables Remained Relatively Firm, How Will They Perform in March [SMM Analysis]
Secondary Zinc Oxide Production Fell in February, While Secondary Zinc Oxide Payables Remained Relatively Firm. What Trend Will Secondary Zinc Oxide Show in March?
Mar 13, 2026 16:58
[SMM afternoon Review] Guangdong Zinc: price rise suppresses demand spot discount pressure expands - Shanghai Metals Market (SMM)