Operating Rates of Primary Lead Smelters in Three Provinces Rose and Fell (February 22-26, 2026)

Published: Mar 2, 2026 09:00

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[SMM Lead Market Flash] Last week (February 22-26, 2026), the average operating rate of primary lead smelters in three provinces was 51.47%, up 1.14 percentage points from the Chinese New Year holiday week (February 8-14) and down 8.24 percentage points from the week before the holiday (February 1-7).

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