WBMS: Global Refined Lead Market in a Supply Deficit in February 2023

Published: Apr 21, 2023 14:16

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The latest report released by the World Bureau of Metal Statistics (WBMS) showed that in February 2023, the global refined lead output stood at 1.25 million mt, and the consumption volume was 1.27 million mt.

SHANGHAI, Apr 21 (SMM) – The latest report released by the World Bureau of Metal Statistics (WBMS) showed that in February 2023, the global refined lead output stood at 1.25 million mt, and the consumption volume was 1.27 million mt.

The global refined lead market was thus in a supply deficit of 15,500 mt.

The output of global lead ore stood at 460,400 mt in February 2023.　　

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