SMM April 13: Dealers in Jiangsu reported that replacement demand in the electric storage battery market remained weak, with retailers extending their restocking cycles. Current battery inventory stood at approximately one month. Additionally, battery wholesale selling prices remained unchanged, with the main model 48V12Ah priced at 280-300 yuan/set. Manufacturers in Zhejiang reported sluggish consumption in the electric storage battery market. Coupled with mediocre OEM orders overall, factory production line operating rates were at 70-80%. Considering raw material cost factors, battery selling prices had not been adjusted for the time being, with future adjustments to be determined based on market conditions. Manufacturers in Jiangxi reported that the electric storage battery market had entered the consumption off-season, with finished product orders weakening. To avoid inventory accumulation, factory operating rates were currently at approximately 80%. Additionally, lead prices weakened today, and factories purchased raw material lead as needed.
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