Enamelled Wire Industry Weekly Operating Rate and Orders Continue to Decline

Published: Jul 31, 2026 09:45

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The enamelled wire industry was in its traditional off-season, with weak support from end-user rigid demand. Along with sustained high copper prices, downstream fear of high prices persisted and enthusiasm for placing orders was insufficient, causing both operating rates and new orders to continue declining this week.

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