Brass Billet Demand Continued to Show Weakness

Published: May 26, 2026 09:28

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[SMM Brass Billet News] The industry has entered the traditional consumption off-season, with weak end-use demand showing no signs of improvement, which has become the core factor dragging down industry performance. Order follow-through in key downstream sectors such as home appliances, refrigeration, and sanitary hardware remained sluggish. End-users exhibited strong wait-and-see sentiment, with subdued purchase willingness, mostly making just-in-time procurement, and new orders were scarce.

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