According to SMM, the weekly combined operating rate of lead-acid battery enterprises across five provinces stood at 56.86% during June 19–25, 2026, down 9.96 percentage points WoW.
The week coincided with the Dragon Boat Festival holiday. Starting from the previous Friday (June 12), some lead-acid battery enterprises began their holiday, with breaks ranging from 1–2 days to 3 days, and a few even extended the leave to 5 days, dragging down the weekly operating rate for that week. Next week, as the holiday factor fades and July is about to begin, those enterprises that had been on holiday will resume normal production, driving the weekly operating rate to rebound. It is also worth noting that the off-season trend in the lead-acid battery market has not improved significantly so far. Producers’ orders remain weak, and most enterprises plan to maintain production cuts, staying cautious about lead-acid battery demand in July.
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