How much more will arrive in the market of last resort depends on China, which is stepping up imports of refined zinc.
China's refined zinc imports, exports and net tradeCHINA FLIPS BACK TO NET IMPORTERChina imported 45,329 metric tons of refined zinc in June, the highest monthly tally since May 2021.
The country exported 81,000 metric tons of zinc in 2022, including shipments of 7,800 metric tons to Mexico and 3,400 metric tons to the United States, two destinations that haven't in the past featured in China's zinc trade.
The country's monthly refined zinc production has been notching double-digit growth rates since March.
So far, however, there is scant evidence of a significant build of surplus metal in the mainland market.
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