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Zinc Price Greatly Impacts Die-Cast Zinc Alloy Demand, SMM Says

Oct 31, 2017 17:55

Zinc prices have influenced demand for die-cast zinc alloy significantly, SMM said.

SHANGHAI, Oct. 31 (SMM) – Zinc prices have influenced demand for die-cast zinc alloy significantly, SMM said.

The average operating rate at the industry was 54% during Jan-Sept, down 2.6% YoY.

The fall in zinc price may help increase operating rates at die-cast zinc alloy industry, SMM predicts.

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