Secondary Lead: Narrowing Discounts on Spot Orders for Refined Lead by Suppliers, Downstream Lead-Acid Battery Producers Maintain Strong Wait-and-See Sentiment [SMM Lead Midday Review]

Apr 17, 2025, at 12:02 pm

SMM Lead Midday Review: Spot Order Discounts for Refined Lead Suppliers Narrowed, Downstream Lead-Acid Battery Producers Show Strong Wait-and-See Sentiment. SMM, April 17: Today, the SMM 1# lead average price remained unchanged from yesterday at 16,700 yuan/mt, with the price difference between primary metal and scrap at 50 yuan/mt.

SMM April 17 News: Today, the SMM 1# lead average price remained unchanged from yesterday at 16,700 yuan/mt, with the price difference between primary metal and scrap at 50 yuan/mt. The premium of refined lead suppliers' quotations narrowed slightly, with mainstream ex-factory prices at a premium of 70-0 yuan/mt against the SMM 1# lead average price. Downstream battery producers showed strong wait-and-see sentiment, with some battery factories indicating that lead ingot inventory could meet next week's production needs. Overall, spot order transactions were moderate today. 》Order to view SMM metal spot historical prices.

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