World refined lead market in 37,000 mt deficit in Q1: ILZSG

摘要

Global demand for refined lead exceededsupply by 37,000 mt in the first quarterof this year, with total reported inventories fallingby 26,000 mt over the period, according toprovisional figures issued by the InternationalLead & Zinc Study Group on May 16.This compares with a 19,000-mt deficitin Q1 2017.