China Lead Battery Manufacturers Hike Selling Price despite Soft Demand, SMM Reports

Published: Sep 5, 2017 11:40
Many lead battery manufacturers plan to raise battery selling price due to big gains in lead prices, despite sluggish automotive battery consumption, SMM reports.

SHANGHAI, Sept. 5 (SMM) - Many lead battery manufacturers plan to raise battery selling price due to big gains in lead prices, despite sluggish automotive battery consumption, SMM reports.

Selling price will be hiked by 7-15% for each battery. Distributors replenish stocks as needed. 

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