Lead-Acid Battery Market Demand Is Weak, Some Battery Enterprises Shut Down for High Temperature Holiday [SMM Lead-Acid Battery Weekly Operating Rate Comment]

Published: Jul 24, 2026 17:57

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According to information, for the period July 17–23, 2026, SMM's weekly comprehensive operating rate for lead-acid battery enterprises across five provinces was 62.55%, down 0.71 percentage points WoW.

This week, the operating rate of lead-acid battery enterprises slipped further, mainly due to high temperature holidays at some producers and month-end inventory checks. As the traditional peak consumption season in August approaches, some medium-sized enterprises slightly raised their production line operating rates, but end-use demand in the e-bike and car battery markets showed no significant improvement currently, most enterprises maintained a cautious approach in production, and their willingness for raw material procurement and stockpiling remained limited.

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