[SMM Ningbo HRC Inventory] Ningbo Inventory Declined at a Faster Pace This Week

Published: Apr 29, 2026 13:09
Ningbo HRC large-sample inventory was 451,000 mt this week, down 34,000 mt WoW (-7.01%), up 17.23% YoY (lunar calendar basis).

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