Operating Rate at China Copper Plate/Sheet, Strip and Foil Plants to Fall in July, SMM Survey

Published: Jul 24, 2017 11:56
The average operating rate at domestic copper plate/sheet, strip and foil plants is expected to fall slightly to 70.01% in July, SMM predicts based on a survey.

SHANGHAI, Jul. 24 (SMM) - The average operating rate at domestic copper plate/sheet, strip and foil plants is expected to fall slightly to 70.01% in July, SMM predicts based on a survey.

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About 71% of them see orders hold flat at June’s in July. Some reported steady orders, and said they will maintain production at current level until the latter half of the year.

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Some 29% see orders decreasing in July as consumption softens. 

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