Report Industry Investment Rating - No specific investment rating for the industry is provided in the report. Core Viewpoints - For the lead market, supply and demand are both increasing, there is no obvious contradiction, raw material tightness and peak - season expectations support lead prices, and short - term lead prices are expected to move in a range [1]. - For the zinc market, macro "anti - involution" sentiment in China is fluctuating, the zinc market has an increase in both zinc ore and zinc ingot supply, demand is in the off - season, inventory continues to accumulate, and overseas LME zinc inventory is decreasing, providing some support. Short - term zinc prices are expected to move in a range [1]. Summary by Related Catalogs Lead Price and Market Data - SMM1 lead ingot average price is 16,700 yuan/ton with 0.00% change, Shanghai lead futures main contract closing price is 16,850 yuan/ton with a 0.48% increase, and the basis is - 150 yuan/ton with a - 80 yuan change [1]. - Futures active contract trading volume is 32,601 lots with a - 28.53% change, and the position is 51,207 lots with a - 0.32% change [1]. - LME inventory is 261,100 tons with 0.00% change, and Shanghai lead warehouse receipt inventory is 61,784 tons with 0.00% change [1]. - LME 3 - month lead futures closing price (electronic trading) is 1,981 dollars/ton with a - 0.45% change, and the Shanghai - London lead price ratio is 8.51 with a 0.93% increase [1]. Industry News - From August 8th to August 14th, the weekly operating rate of SMM primary lead enterprises was 68.07%, a 0.67 - percentage - point increase; the weekly operating rate of secondary lead enterprises was 41%, a 0.1 - percentage - point decrease; the weekly operating rate of lead battery enterprises was 67.3%, a 2.05 - percentage - point increase [1]. - On August 14th, [LME0 - 3 lead] was at a discount of 40.87 dollars/ton, and the position was 154,530 lots, an increase of 682 lots [1]. Fundamental Analysis - There is no expected increase in lead concentrate imports, processing fees are likely to rise and difficult to fall, but it has not had a substantial impact on smelter operations. Previously - shut - down smelters are gradually resuming production, and primary lead operations are rising steadily [1]. - For secondary lead, the price of waste lead batteries is likely to rise and difficult to fall, recyclers' supplies are limited, and stores are reluctant to sell due to bullish sentiment. Some smelters have cut or stopped production due to raw material shortages or cost - price inversion, with overall operations at a relatively low level and firm quotations, and a slight decline in operations [1]. - On the demand side, the terminal market has not improved significantly, the peak - season effect has not been reflected, dealers mainly digest inventory, and production enterprises produce according to sales [1]. Zinc Price and Market Data - SMM1 zinc ingot average price is 22,380 yuan/ton with a - 0.27% change, Shanghai zinc futures main contract closing price is 22,505 yuan/ton with a 0.11% increase, and the basis is - 125 yuan/ton with a - 85 yuan change [1]. - Futures active contract trading volume is 83,222 lots with a 6.65% increase, and the position is 76,347 lots with a - 5.51% change [1]. - LME inventory is 76,325 tons with 0.00% change, and Shanghai zinc warehouse receipt inventory is 20,020 tons with a 17.10% increase [1]. - LME 3 - month zinc futures closing price (electronic trading) is 2,796.5 dollars/ton with a - 1.62% change, and the Shanghai - London zinc price ratio is 8.05 with a 1.76% increase [1]. Industry News - From August 8th to August 14th, the weekly operating rate of galvanized enterprises was 58.54%, a 1.19 - percentage - point increase; the weekly operating rate of die - casting zinc alloy enterprises was 47.61%, a 0.81 - percentage - point decrease; the weekly operating rate of zinc oxide enterprises was 56.95%, a 1.27 - percentage - point increase [1]. - Last week, the total inventory of zinc concentrate at major Chinese ports was 354,000 physical tons, a 46,000 - ton increase from the previous week [1]. - On August 14th, [LME0 - 3 lead] was at a discount of 40.87 dollars/ton, and the position was 154,530 lots, an increase of 682 lots [1]. Fundamental Analysis - Smelters have sufficient raw material reserves, zinc ore processing fees are rising continuously. Last week, domestic zinc concentrate processing fees remained flat at 3,900 yuan/metal ton, and the imported zinc ore processing fee index rose to 90.3 dollars/dry ton. With continuous easing of raw materials, zinc concentrate processing fees are expected to continue rising in August, cost - side support is weakening, smelter profits and production enthusiasm are improving, and production volume is showing an obvious upward trend [1]. - On the demand side, last week zinc prices fluctuated within a narrow range, downstream enterprises mainly consumed existing inventory. The price of black metals showed a good trend, and some end - users stocked up due to concerns about future production cuts, driving an increase in galvanized operations [1].

Report Industry Investment Rating - No industry investment rating information is provided in the report. Core Viewpoints - The lead market shows a pattern of increasing supply and demand with no obvious contradictions. Tight raw materials and peak - season expectations support lead prices, and short - term lead prices are expected to move within a range [1]. - The zinc market has an increase in both zinc ore and zinc ingot supply, while demand is in the off - season with continuous inventory accumulation and a weak fundamental situation. Considering the repeated "anti - involution" sentiment in the macro - aspect, short - term zinc prices are expected to move within a range [1]. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Lead Price and Market Data - The average price of SMM1 lead ingot is 16,775 yuan/ton, unchanged from the previous day; the closing price of the main lead futures contract is 16,900 yuan/ton, down 0.09% from the previous day [1]. - The Shanghai lead basis is - 125 yuan/ton, an increase of 15 yuan/ton; the LME 0 - 3 lead backwardation is - 31.80 dollars/ton, a decrease of 4.49 dollars/ton [1]. - The trading volume of the active lead futures contract is 47,978 lots, a decrease of 33.85%; the open interest is 64,534 lots, a decrease of 8.52% [1]. - The LME lead inventory is 270,350 tons, unchanged; the Shanghai lead warehouse receipt inventory is 60,932 tons, unchanged [1]. - The LME 3 - month lead futures closing price (electronic trading) is 2,020 dollars/ton, an increase of 0.12%; the Shanghai - London lead price ratio is 8.37, a decrease of 0.21% [1]. Fundamentals - There is no expected increase in lead concentrate imports, and processing fees are likely to rise. A primary lead smelter had equipment failure and maintenance last week, with a slight decline in production [1]. - The price of waste lead - acid batteries is likely to rise, and recyclers have limited supplies. Some secondary lead smelters have reduced or suspended production due to raw material shortages or cost inversions, but the secondary lead market is gradually recovering [1]. - As the end of July approaches, the market still anticipates peak - season consumption, but most enterprises suspend purchases for monthly inventory checks this week [1]. Zinc Price and Market Data - The average price of SMM1 zinc ingot is 22,500 yuan/ton, down 0.35% from the previous day; the closing price of the main zinc futures contract is 22,655 yuan/ton, up 0.04% from the previous day [1]. - The Shanghai zinc basis is - 155 yuan/ton, a decrease of 90 yuan/ton; the LME 0 - 3 zinc backwardation is - 3.92 dollars/ton, a decrease of 1.97 dollars/ton [1]. - The trading volume of the active zinc futures contract is 127,217 lots, a decrease of 34.12%; the open interest is 117,616 lots, a decrease of 5.50% [1]. - The LME zinc inventory is 112,150 tons, unchanged; the Shanghai zinc warehouse receipt inventory is 15,307 tons, an increase of 11.19% [1]. - The LME 3 - month zinc futures closing price (electronic trading) is 2,814.50 dollars/ton, an increase of 0.32%; the Shanghai - London zinc price ratio is 8.05, a decrease of 0.28% [1]. Fundamentals - Domestic zinc concentrate processing fees are expected to continue rising in August due to abundant raw materials, weakening cost support and improving smelter profits and production enthusiasm [1]. - Zinc prices strengthened during the week, and downstream off - season purchases decreased significantly [1]. Weather Impact - Since July 23, North China has experienced heavy rainfall. Some reservoirs are at high water levels, and there are risks in river embankments in some areas. The raw material transportation of secondary lead smelters in the Beijing - Tianjin - Hebei region is affected, but production is stable. The production and transportation of galvanizing plants in Tianjin, Handan, Tangshan, and Qian'an are not affected for now [1].

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided in the document. 2. Core Viewpoints - **Lead Market**: The lead price has been rising due to raw material constraints and reduced production in the secondary lead sector. However, as the market is not yet in the peak - consumption season, there is a risk of inventory accumulation, which may limit the upward momentum of the lead price [1]. - **Zinc Market**: The zinc price has rebounded recently due to positive macro - sentiment and supply - side disturbances. But after the rebound, it has suppressed downstream purchasing enthusiasm, leading to inventory accumulation. The upside potential is limited, and investors should watch for short - selling opportunities when favorable factors disappear [1]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs **Lead Market** - **Price Movements**: On July 3, 2025, the SMM1 lead ingot average price remained unchanged from the previous day, while the Shanghai lead futures main contract closed 0.44% higher than the previous day. The LME3 - month lead futures (electronic trading) closed at $2,063.50 per ton, up 1.20%. The Shanghai - London lead price ratio was 8.32, down 0.75% [1]. - **Fundamentals** - **Supply**: There is no expected increase in lead concentrate imports, and processing fees are likely to rise. Primary lead production is stable with a slight increase. For secondary lead, rising scrap lead - acid battery prices, limited recycler supplies, and strong hoarding sentiment among stores have led to some refineries reducing or halting production due to raw material shortages or cost - price inversions. The inventory of secondary lead products is increasing [1]. - **Demand**: The market is transitioning from the off - season to the peak season, and downstream purchasing is expected to improve, which may reduce the downward pressure on lead prices [1]. - **Industry News**: A secondary lead smelter in the western region with a capacity of 200,000 tons suspended production in May due to equipment failures and is expected to complete repairs by late July. If equipment debugging goes smoothly, it may resume normal production in August. Recently, domestic reduced lead supplies have been tight, and prices have been firm. Overseas crude lead (mostly from Malaysia) arrived at the port this week, with a known trading volume of about 1,000 tons [1]. **Zinc Market** - **Price Movements**: On July 3, 2025, the SMM1 zinc ingot average price increased by 0.05% from the previous day, while the Shanghai zinc futures main contract closed 0.11% lower. The LME3 - month zinc futures (electronic trading) closed at $2,753.00 per ton, up 1.46%. The Shanghai - London zinc price ratio was 8.07, down 1.55% [1]. - **Fundamentals** - **Supply**: Zinc smelters have sufficient raw material inventories, and zinc concentrate processing fees have been rising. The domestic zinc concentrate processing fee increased by 200 yuan/metal ton to 3,800 yuan/metal ton last week, and the imported zinc concentrate processing fee index rose by $9.98/dry ton to $65.25/dry ton. The production of zinc is showing an increasing trend [1]. - **Demand**: The zinc price rebound has reached a level that downstream buyers find unacceptable, and the weak demand has led to mainly just - in - time purchases [1]. - **Industry News**: On July 1, the LME0 - 3 zinc was at a discount of $18.75 per ton, with open interest increasing by 842 to 208,381 contracts [1].

Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant content provided Core Viewpoints - For lead, due to unresolved raw material shortages, some secondary lead smelters are reducing production, and the demand is in the off - season. The cost support and weak demand are in a tug - of - war. Short - term lead prices are expected to fluctuate widely, and macro uncertainties should be continuously monitored [1] - For zinc, the zinc market has strong supply and weak demand, and the inventory is at a relatively low level. Short - term zinc prices are expected to fluctuate widely. In the medium - to - long term, TC has room to rise, and the center of zinc prices may shift down. A strategy of shorting on rebounds is recommended, and macro - sentiment disturbances should be continuously monitored [1] Summary by Related Catalogs Lead Price and Market Indicators - The average price of SMM1 lead ingots on May 26, 2025, was 16,650 yuan/ton, up 0.15% from the previous day; the closing price of the Shanghai lead futures main contract was 16,860 yuan/ton, up 1.05% [1] - The Shanghai lead basis was - 210 yuan/ton, a change of - 150 yuan/ton; the trading volume of the active futures contract was 51,462 lots, up 19.73%; the open interest was 47,379 lots, up 4.59% [1] - The LME3 - month lead futures closing price (electronic disk) was 1,994 US dollars/ton, up 1.53%; the Shanghai - London lead price ratio was 8.46, down 0.47% [1] Supply and Demand - From May 17 to May 23, the weekly operating rate of SMM primary lead enterprises was 67.75%, up 0.4 percentage points; the weekly operating rate of secondary lead enterprises was 36.7%, down 0.5 percentage points; the weekly operating rate of lead - acid battery enterprises was 72.66%, flat [1] - On May 22, the LME0 - 3 lead was at a discount of 22.37 US dollars/ton, and the open interest was 139,160 lots, an increase of 759 lots [1] - Primary lead production is stable with a slight increase, while secondary lead production has decreased significantly due to rising raw material costs and limited supply. The demand is in the off - season, and downstream procurement is weak [1] Zinc Price and Market Indicators - The average price of SMM1 zinc ingots on May 26, 2025, was 22,640 yuan/ton, up 0.27% from the previous day; the closing price of the Shanghai zinc futures main contract was 22,215 yuan/ton, down 1.07% [1] - The Shanghai zinc basis was 425 yuan/ton, a change of 300 yuan/ton; the trading volume of the active futures contract was 127,189 lots, up 54.61%; the open interest was 114,069 lots, up 91.20% [1] - The LME3 - month zinc futures closing price (electronic disk) was 2,712.5 US dollars/ton, up 0.30%; the Shanghai - London zinc price ratio was 8.19, down 1.36% [1] Supply and Demand - From May 17 to May 23, the weekly operating rate of galvanized enterprises was 62.03%, up 1.09 percentage points; the weekly operating rate of die - cast zinc alloy enterprises was 56.41%, down 2.67 percentage points; the weekly operating rate of zinc oxide enterprises was 62.03%, down 0.38 percentage points [1] - As of May 23, the zinc concentrate port inventory was 35.8 tons, a decrease of 2.2 tons from the previous week [1] - Zinc smelters have sufficient raw material inventories, and the zinc ore processing fee is rising. The supply is increasing, while demand from die - cast zinc alloy and zinc oxide industries is weak [1]