Tight Raw Material Supply Persisted, Brass Billet Enterprises Cautious in Taking Orders

Published: May 8, 2026 14:30

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[SMM Brass Billet News Flash] According to SMM, disrupted by factors such as invoice issues, the supply of recycled brass raw materials remained tight, and brass billet enterprises' raw material inventory continued to decline. Meanwhile, enterprises became more cautious in taking orders due to concerns about inability to deliver on time.

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