SMM Crude Lead CIF Price at Discount; New Import Transactions Decline

Published: Sep 30, 2026 16:09 (GMT+8)

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[Secondary Lead Market Dynamics] As of this Friday, the SMM crude lead CIF price (including 0.1-0.35 Sb, 0.1-0.25 Sn) was at a discount of 300-150 yuan/mt against the SMM #1 lead average price. During the week, new import crude lead transactions shrank, with only a small number of orders for late August and early September arrivals. After the holiday, previously concluded orders will arrive at ports in a concentrated manner.

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