Raw material inventory at brass billet enterprises remains low.

Published: Jun 12, 2026 10:55

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[SMM Brass Billet Flash] Copper prices declined this week, prompting brass billet enterprises to actively stockpile on dips. However, the supply of secondary brass remained tight and prices stayed high and firm, restricting their restocking room, with raw material inventory only edging up to 3.57 days.

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