Group 1 - The current spot price of lead ingots in Shanghai is reported at 16,925.00 CNY/ton, which is a discount of 250.00 CNY/ton compared to the futures main price of 17,175.00 CNY/ton [1] - On July 2, the futures market closed with the main contract for lead at 17,175.00 CNY/ton, showing a slight increase of 0.23%, with a daily trading volume of 27,524 lots [2] - The London Metal Exchange (LME) reported a total lead inventory of 268,150 tons, which decreased by 1,925 tons, indicating a tightening supply [3] Group 2 - According to a report from Nanhua Futures, the supply side is experiencing a recovery in smelting plants driven by high lead prices, but overall supply remains tight due to limited raw material availability for recycled lead [4] - The demand side is approaching peak season, with increased willingness to stock up, although actual transactions remain weak due to rising prices [4] - The market outlook suggests a period of volatility driven by weak supply and demand dynamics along with macroeconomic influences [4]

Group 1 - The mainstream ex-factory price of recycled refined lead is stable against the average price of SMM 1 lead, with some traders quoting a discount of around 50 yuan/ton [1] - As of June 16, the prices for 1 lead ingots in various markets are as follows: Shanghai Huaton at 16,850 yuan/ton, Shanghai Youse at 16,750 yuan/ton, and Guangdong Nanchu at 16,775 yuan/ton [2] - The Shanghai Futures Exchange's lead futures main contract closed at 16,980.00 yuan/ton on June 16, with a slight increase of 0.18% [2] Group 2 - On June 16, the London Metal Exchange reported lead registered warrants at 186,525 tons and canceled warrants at 76,950 tons, a decrease of 1,500 tons; total lead inventory is at 263,475 tons, also down by 1,500 tons [3] - A lead smelter in Central China is currently out of operation due to equipment failure, while high prices for recycled lead in East China are reported, with some downstream stating that prices are 100 yuan/ton higher than recycled lead [3] - According to a report from Galaxy Futures, recent increases in silver prices have improved the smelting profits for primary lead, leading to a slight increase in operational sentiment; however, recycled lead smelting plants are still facing losses, limiting operational rates [4]

Price Overview - On May 27, the spot price of lead ingots in Shanghai was quoted at 16,625.00 CNY/ton, which is a discount of 200.00 CNY/ton compared to the futures main price of 16,825.00 CNY/ton [1] - The closing price for the main Shanghai lead futures contract on May 27 was 16,825.00 CNY/ton, with a slight decline of 0.09%, reaching a high of 16,850.00 CNY/ton and a low of 16,745.00 CNY/ton during the day [2] Market Dynamics - A lead-zinc smelting plant in a southern region of China underwent temporary maintenance this week, leading to reduced production in the precious metals workshop, with the specific recovery time yet to be determined [2] - As of May 23, the inventory of Shanghai lead futures recorded 48,428.00 tons, a decrease of 7,044.00 tons compared to the previous trading day [2] Supply and Demand Analysis - According to New Lake Futures research, primary lead smelters are maintaining stable production levels, while the treatment charge (TC) for lead ore is on a downward trend [3] - The recycling sector has seen continuous low operating rates for recycled lead smelters due to ongoing losses, but profits are expected to recover as the price of waste batteries declines [3] - The traditional consumption season for lead-acid batteries is currently slow, with dealers holding high inventory levels, leading battery manufacturers to adjust production based on sales [3] - As of this week, domestic social inventory stands at 4.34 tons, with a reduction of 0.69 million tons, indicating a preference for warehouse stock among downstream players [3] - Last week, LME lead inventory saw a significant delivery of 50,000 tons, reaching a nearly 10-year high [3] - Overall, the combination of the off-peak season and weakened support from waste battery prices suggests a potential downward shift in lead prices in the short term [3]