Ningbo Zinc Market: Traders Maintain Quotes as Premiums Escalate

Published: Mar 5, 2025 12:02
[Ningbo Zinc: Traders Stand Firm on Quotes, Premiums Continue to Rise] The transaction price of mainstream 0# zinc brands in the Ningbo market was around 23,530-23,700 yuan/mt. Regular Ningbo brands quoted a premium of 35 yuan/mt against the 2504 contract and a premium of 30 yuan/mt against Shanghai spot zinc. Mainstream brands in Ningbo quoted against the 2503 contract...

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