[Tianjin Zinc: Futures Market Continues to Fluctuate at Highs, Some Traders Sell at a Discount] The mainstream transaction price of #0 zinc ingot in the Tianjin market ranged from 22,350 to 22,520 yuan/mt, with Zijin trading between 22,410 and 22,550 yuan/mt. The transaction price of #1 zinc ingot was around 22,300 to 22,410 yuan/mt, while Huludao reported a price of 25,850 yuan/mt. The ordinary #0 zinc ingot was quoted at a discount of 0 to 40 yuan/mt against the 2507 contract, with Zijin quoted at a discount of 20 to a premium of 30 yuan/mt against the 2507 contract. The Tianjin market was quoted at a discount of around 80 yuan/mt compared to the Shanghai market.

[Shanghai Zinc: Market Remains Bearish with Limited Improvement in Transactions] The mainstream transaction prices of 0# zinc were concentrated at 22,470-22,580 yuan/mt, while Shuangyan traded at 22,620-22,720 yuan/mt. The mainstream transaction prices of 1# zinc ranged from 22,400 to 22,510 yuan/mt. In the morning session, the market quoted premiums of 0-30 yuan/mt against the average price, with no counter-offers...

[Ningbo Zinc: Premium Continues to Decline, Trading Performance is Average] The trading price of mainstream brand 0# zinc in the Ningbo market is around 22,480-22,570 yuan/mt. The premium for mainstream brands in Ningbo against the 2507 contract is 55 yuan/mt, and the premium against Shanghai spot cargo is 20 yuan/mt. Mainstream brands in the Ningbo region are quoting against the 2507 contract...

[SMM Morning Comment on Zinc: Inventory Buildup Falls Short of Expectations, SHFE Zinc Holds Up Well] Last Friday, LME zinc opened at $2,768.5/mt. In the early session, LME zinc maintained a fluctuating trend, then oscillated lower during the midday session, reaching a low of $2,741/mt before rebounding again. Near the close, it touched a high of $2,782/mt, ultimately closing up at $2,778.5/mt, a gain of $8.5/mt or 0.31%. Trading volume decreased to 12,465 lots, while open interest fell by 962 lots to 210,000 lots...

[SMM Zinc Morning Meeting Summary: LME Zinc Inventory Continues to Decline, Zinc Prices Remain High]: Last Friday, LME zinc opened at $2,768.5/mt. In the early session, LME zinc maintained a fluctuating trend, then declined in the afternoon session, reaching a low of $2,741/mt before rebounding again. Near the close, it hit a high of $2,782/mt, ultimately closing up at $2,778.5/mt, a gain of $8.5/mt or 0.31%. Trading volume decreased to 12,465 lots, while open interest fell by 962 lots to 210,000 lots...

According to the latest customs data, China's imports of unwrought zinc alloy reached 4,285.04 mt in May, up 13.60% MoM and 21.62% YoY. Exports fell to 168.68 mt, down 86.84% MoM and 79.09% YoY.

[Die-casting zinc alloy imports and exports performed differently in May. How will they develop in the future?] According to the latest customs data, China's imports of die-casting zinc alloy reached 4,285.04 mt in May, up 13.60% MoM and 21.62% YoY. Exports fell to 168.68 mt, down 86.84% MoM and 79.09% YoY...