Zinc market report August 2011

Zinc price turned to decrease sharply in early August from the continuous increasing in July due to the dim US economy.Asian Metal Copyright Some traders and consumers could only purchase from the traders in Shanghai because the traders also hedged in the futures market, and they could make profit despite of the dropping price.Asian Metal Copyright The price sped up to decrease since August 1st and there were few deals concluded in spot market as consumers showed serious concerns on the market.Asian Metal Copyright The price sped up to decrease since August 1st and there were few deals concluded in spot market as consumers showed serious concerns on the market.Asian Metal Copyright Most producers were unwilling to sell at such a low price level with low margin due to the high production cost as the price was lower than expectation.Asian Metal Copyright The domestic output of zinc ingot decreased in August.Asian Metal Copyright Some producers only sold zinc ingot to regular consumers.Asian Metal Copyright The price sped up to decrease since August 1st and there were few deals concluded in spot market as consumers showed serious concerns on the market.Asian Metal Copyright Some traders and consumers could only purchase from the traders in Shanghai because the traders also hedged in the futures market, and they could make profit despite of the dropping price.Asian Metal Copyright The domestic output of zinc ingot decreased in August.Asian Metal Copyright Many smelters reduced production due to the serious power shortage in the south of China, and most smelters in Guangxi reduced the zinc ingot production by at least 50%.Asian Metal Copyright Some producers only sold zinc ingot to regular consumers.Asian Metal Copyright The domestic output of zinc ingot decreased in August.Asian Metal Copyright Most producers were unwilling to sell at such a low price level with low margin due to the high production cost as the price was lower than expectation.Asian Metal Copyright