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Lithium Battery Industry Chain Giants Set Eyes on Southeast Asia to Navigate Competitive Landscape
Jul 11, 2025 16:58
In recent years, against the backdrop of profound changes in the global new energy industry landscape, Chinese lithium battery industry chain companies have faced dual challenges.
Aluminum rod processing fees plummeted in June, with dismal transactions and supply-side facing production cuts [SMM Analysis]
According to the latest monthly survey data from SMM, the total production of aluminum rods nationwide in June 2025 was 390,000 mt, a decrease of 27,000 mt from May. After adjusting for the number of days in the month, the operating rate of aluminum rod plants in June was recorded at 60%, down 2% MoM and up 5% YoY. Overall, despite weak downstream purchasing, in-plant inventory was in the initial stage of inventory buildup, coupled with the task of liquid aluminum alloying, the aluminum rod supply side remained at highs in June. However, as the off-season atmosphere in the downstream sector became increasingly pronounced, with market purchasing significantly weakening, many plants announced production cuts and maintenance of equipment in mid-to-late June. It is expected that there will be a pullback in the aluminum rod supply side in July, and the pressure of market supply surplus may ease slightly.
Jul 11, 2025 21:47
The operating rate of aluminum wire and cable production faced downward pressure in June, with divergent expectations for order growth in H2 [SMM analysis]
According to SMM statistics, the composite operating rate of the domestic aluminum wire and cable industry in June 2025 was 52.01%, down 3.4% MoM from May and 4.65% YoY from June last year. From the perspective of enterprise scale, the operating rate of large enterprises decreased by 2.4% MoM to 68.53%, that of medium-sized enterprises fell by 3.2 MoM to 45.76%, and that of small enterprises decreased by 10.2% MoM to 16.95%.
Jul 11, 2025 21:35
Review of Lead Prices Over the Past Six Months: Interpretation of Market Fluctuations and Future Trends [SMM Analysis]
Through a detailed analysis of the lead price trend in the first half of 2025 (H1), this article reviews the fluctuations in lead prices across different months, including the impact of factors such as the Chinese New Year holiday, tariff policies, the US Fed's interest rate-setting meetings, and environmental protection considerations on lead prices. Meanwhile, considering factors such as market demand for lead-acid batteries, lead ingot supply, inventory changes, and macro policies, it provides an outlook on the future trend of lead prices. The article points out that lead prices may experience a pattern of rising first and then declining in the second half of the year (H2). It is necessary to be vigilant about the risks brought by uncertainties in tariff policies, while also paying attention to the impact of key factors such as raw material supply, enterprise competition, and battery exports on the market.
Jul 11, 2025 19:23
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Galvanizing production started strongly but then weakened in H1. How will demand be in H2? [SMM Analysis]
In the first half of the year (H1), tariff disputes persisted, jointly boosting domestic consumption from multiple perspectives such as capital and demand. However, due to time constraints, the implementation speed has been relatively slow. According to communication with SMM, the operating rates of galvanising producers in H1 2025 moved downwards after a higher opening. What were the reasons?
Jul 11, 2025 19:09
Galvanizing production started strong but then slowed down in H1. How will demand be in H2? [SMM Analysis]
[How will the demand be in H2 after the galvanizing enterprises' operating rate moved downwards after a higher opening in H1?] In H1, tariff disputes continued, jointly boosting domestic consumption from multiple perspectives such as capital and demand. However, due to time constraints, the implementation speed has been relatively slow. According to communication with SMM, the operating rate of galvanising enterprises in H1 of 2025 moved downwards after a higher opening. What were the reasons?
Jul 11, 2025 19:03
Congo Begins New Chapter in Localized Mineral Refining, Chinese Enterprises Face New Challenges and Opportunities
Recently, the Congolese mining company Buenassa S.A.R.L. announced a partnership with the government to jointly develop Congo’s first integrated copper-cobalt refining plant. According to the agreement, the government will act as a strategic shareholder, holding a 10% equity stake in the subsidiary Buenassa Resources S.A. This collaboration not only focuses on the value-added processing of local mineral resources but also emphasizes the development of a responsible supply chain and the assertion of Congo's sovereignty over key mineral sectors.
Jul 11, 2025 19:00
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