Operating Rate at China Copper Wire Rod Plants to Fall in January

Published: Jan 9, 2017 11:39

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The average operating rate Chinese copper wire rod producers is expected to fall to 62.47% in January 2017, SMM predicts based on the latest survey.

SHANGHAI, Jan. 9 (SMM) - The average operating rate Chinese copper wire rod producers is expected to fall to 62.47% in January 2017, SMM predicts based on the latest survey.

Orders will decrease across large, medium and small plants, dragging down their operating rate.

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