Shanghai Zinc: Increased Market Shipments, Premiums Drop Significantly [SMM Midday Review]

Published: Jun 6, 2025 12:10
[Shanghai Zinc: Increased Market Supply, Significant Drop in Premiums]: Today, mainstream transaction prices for 0# zinc were concentrated in the range of 22,615-22,820 yuan/mt, with Shuangyan zinc trading at 22,545-22,750 yuan/mt, and mainstream transaction prices for 1# zinc also in the range of 22,545-22,750 yuan/mt. In the morning session, the market offered premiums of 70-100 yuan/mt against the average price, with no quotes against the futures market...

SMM News on June 6: Today, the mainstream transaction prices for 0# zinc were concentrated in the range of 22,615-22,820 yuan/mt, with Shuangyan zinc trading at 22,545-22,750 yuan/mt, and 1# zinc trading mainly at 22,545-22,750 yuan/mt. In the morning session, the market quoted premiums of 70-100 yuan/mt against the average price, with no quotes against the spot price. During the second trading session, quotations for ordinary domestic zinc were at premiums of 380-420 yuan/mt against the 2507 contract, while Baiyin zinc was quoted at a premium of 260 yuan/mt against the 2506 contract, Huize zinc at a premium of 400 yuan/mt against the 2507 contract, and the high-end brand Shuangyan zinc was quoted at a premium of 500 yuan/mt against the 2507 contract. Today, the number of traders selling in the Shanghai market increased, and the near-month price spread also narrowed significantly. Traders actively sold and lowered their spot premiums, but downstream enterprises still maintained their just-in-time demand, with overall transactions still dominated by trades between traders.

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
Shanghai Zinc: Increased Market Shipments, Premiums Drop Significantly [SMM Midday Review] - Shanghai Metals Market (SMM)