Zinc Futures Rise, High Prices Deter Downstream Buyers in Shanghai Market

Published: May 14, 2026 18:24

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[Shanghai Refined Zinc Spot Market] Recently, zinc futures prices have been climbing steadily, and downstream enterprises have strong fear of high prices. In recent days, there has been almost no purchase activity, with sluggish trades. Meanwhile, traders offering shipments in the Shanghai market remain few, and overall spot trades in the market were sluggish, with spot premiums seeing limited decline.

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