SMM7 March 31: dealers in Hunan reflect the general market demand for automotive batteries, and due to the rise in lead prices, retailers have a certain inventory, the current main model 6-QW-45Ah to 160-180 yuan per. Manufacturers in Sichuan reflect that the consumption of automobile battery market is improving, dealers receive goods on demand, and due to the rising cost of raw materials, the company plans to raise the price of batteries in August, and the operating rate of the factory is now more than 90%. Hebei manufacturers reflect that the replacement demand in the automotive battery market is OK, and orders for finished products are steadily increasing. At present, the operating rate of the factory is 80-90%. In addition, due to the rapid rise in lead prices, it has been mainly purchased recently.
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