[SMM Zhangjiagang Hot-Rolled Coil Inventory] Zhangjiagang port inventories declined at a faster pace this week

Published: May 19, 2026 16:49

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This week, hot-rolled coil inventory at Zhangjiagang was 298,000 mt, down 10,000 mt WoW, a decline of 3.25%; the solar calendar YoY decline was 14.61%, and the lunar calendar YoY decline was 21.58%.

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