Tianjin Zinc: Futures market rebounds, overall trading volume remains poor [SMM Midday Review]

Published: May 28, 2025 11:56
[Tianjin Zinc: Futures Market Rebounds, Overall Trading Volume Remains Low] In the Tianjin market, mainstream transactions for #0 zinc ingot were concluded at 22,790-22,930 yuan/mt, with Zijin transactions at 22,840-22,980 yuan/mt. Transactions for #1 zinc ingot were concluded around 22,470-22,590 yuan/mt, while Huludao reported prices at 26,190 yuan/mt. The premium for ordinary #0 zinc against the 2506 contract was reported around 200-230 yuan/mt, with Zijin reporting a premium of 250-280 yuan/mt against the 2506 contract. The Tianjin market reported a premium of approximately 10 yuan/mt against the Shanghai market.

SMM May 28 report: In the Tianjin market, mainstream transactions for #0 zinc ingot were concluded at 22,790-22,930 yuan/mt, with Zijin transactions at 22,840-22,980 yuan/mt, and #1 zinc ingot transactions at around 22,470-22,590 yuan/mt. Huludao reported prices at 26,190 yuan/mt. The ordinary #0 zinc ingot was quoted at a premium of 200-230 yuan/mt against the 2506 contract, while Zijin was quoted at a premium of around 250-280 yuan/mt against the 2506 contract. The Tianjin market was quoted at a premium of around 10 yuan/mt against the Shanghai market. By the close of the morning session, Xinzi was quoted at a premium of around 200-230 yuan/mt against the 06 contract, and the high-end brand Zijin was quoted at a premium of around 250-280 yuan/mt against the 06 contract. The futures market was fluctuating at a relatively high level, with weak downstream demand. As the Dragon Boat Festival approached, the willingness to restock was not strong, and there was still a bearish sentiment. Restocking was mainly for immediate needs, with traders continuously lowering premiums to facilitate sales. Overall, market transactions were poor.

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