The Operating Rate of Brass Billet Rose Slightly This Week

Published: Jan 30, 2026 12:13
[SMM Brass Billet Express] The operating rate in the brass billet industry was 47.2% this week, up 0.44 percentage point WoW. Orders remained generally stable during the week, and large enterprises actively produced and delivered orders, driving a slight rise in the operating rate. The industry's raw material inventory stood at 3.78 days, while finished product inventories were at 5.44 days. Enterprises continued active destocking and maintained cautious purchase willingness.

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