Slow Resumption Pace: Brass Billet Operating Rate Only 17.12% This Week

Published: Feb 27, 2026 11:18

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[SMM Brass Billet Express] As the Chinese New Year holiday ended, brass billet enterprises gradually resumed production, driving the industry's operating rate up 17.12 percentage points WoW to 17.12% during the week (2.20-2.26). However, the overall pace of production resumptions was slower than in previous years. Currently, only some medium and large-sized enterprises have started production, while many small and medium-sized enterprises remain idle or partially idle. Full production resumptions are expected only after the Lantern Festival.

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