[SMM Analysis: Primary Lead Production Growth in August Fell Short of Expectations, More Smelters Scheduled Maintenance in September]
SMM, August 29: China's primary lead production edged up in August 2025, rising 0.32 percentage points MoM and 2.92 percentage points YoY. Cumulative production from January to August increased 8.23 percentage points YoY.
[Analysis: Tariff Policy Changes Lead to an Export Rush, July Lead-Acid Battery Exports Surge MoM]
SMM reported on August 20th: According to customs data, China's lead-acid battery exports in July 2025 were 21.2866 million units, up 13.56% MoM and down 3.79% YoY...