Brass Billet Operating Rate Fluctuated Rangebound This Week

Published: Mar 27, 2026 10:29

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[SMM Brass Billet Flash News] This week (3.20-3.26), the operating rate of China’s brass billet industry came in at 54.39, up slightly by 0.26 percentage points WoW. The industry as a whole maintained a mild trend, while downstream orders showed divergence. Demand in the refrigeration valve fittings segment remained steady and improved, becoming the core driver supporting enterprises’ production schedules. Orders in traditional general-use segments such as hardware and plumbing were relatively stable, and enterprises mainly focused on executing previous contracts, with a relatively cautious pace in taking new orders.

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