Today, the average price of SMM #1 lead was flat compared to yesterday at 19,400 yuan/mt. Mainstream secondary refined lead was quoted at a discount of 150-200 yuan/mt to the average price of SMM #1 lead (ex-factory); ex-factory prices excluding tax were reported at 18,299-18,500 yuan/mt.
Downstream enterprises purchased as needed, and secondary lead smelters reported moderate transactions.
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