GLOBAL ZINC & LEAD WRAP: Northern European premiums remain at three-year high

June 24, 2021 / www.metalbulletin.com / Article Link

Northern European premiums remain at their highest level in three years due to continued supply tightness and logistics issues while Chinese premiums increased slightly on a favorable import arbitrage, sources said.

Zinc premiums in northern Europe are stable at a three-year high on tight supplyLack of trucks around northern Europe complicate zinc deliveriesImport arbitrage open to some Chinese market participantsThe zinc SHG premium in Northern Europe rose to its highest level since May 2018 on June 22, due to continued tightness in spot units for June and July delivery, sources said.

Fastmarkets assessed the zinc SHG min 99.995% ingot premium, dp fca Antwerp and the corresponding zinc SHG min 99.995% ingot premium, dp fca Rotterdam at $125-135...

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