Zinc futures fell to $2,825 per tonne, down from a 5-week high of $2,934, driven by a supply surplus and weak demand. The global refined zinc market saw a surplus of 228,000 tons in the first half of 2024, according to the International Lead and Zinc Study Group.
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ZINC LME Tips and Forecast – Below 2566 Down Side Target 2520—2460 – Neal Bhai Reports
Some commodity traders have ramped up withdrawals of zinc from London Metal Exchange warehouses in recent months. However, the drawdowns may not be to fulfill customers’ spot demand, which is almost non-existent, multiple sources and traders told Fastmarkets. Zinc stocks in LME warehouses in Asia have dwindled to as little as 41,950 tonnes as of Monday September 29. This is the lowest level since April 2023.