Operating rates at lead-acid battery makers dipped on week

Published: Sep 4, 2020 17:35

Save

Operating rates across lead-acid battery producers in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Hubei and Hebei provinces averaged 72.52% in the week ended September 4, down 0.46 percentage point from the previous week, an SMM survey showed.

SHANGHAI, Sep 4 (SMM) – Operating rates across lead-acid battery producers in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Hubei and Hebei provinces averaged 72.52% in the week ended September 4, down 0.46 percentage point from the previous week, an SMM survey showed.

New orders at e-bike battery and automotive battery makers decreased this week as declined lead prices dampened distributors’ enthusiasm for procurement. Export orders at some producers shrank as exchange rate of the yuan changed greatly, driving some automotive battery makers to reduce output for September. Other producers of e-bike batteries and communications batteries basically kept stable production.

Operating rates Lead-acid battery

Data Source Statement: Except for publicly available information, all other data are processed by SMM based on publicly available information, market communication, and relying on SMM‘s internal database model. They are for reference only and do not constitute decision-making recommendations.

For any inquiries or to learn more information, please contact: lemonzhao@smm.cn

For more information on how to access our research reports, please contact:service.en@smm.cn

Related News

3 hours ago

Dubai Crude Lead FOB Price at LME Spot + $120: SMM Report

[Imported Lead Market Update] According to SMM, the recent FOB price of Dubai crude lead (99.985%) was the LME spot price + $120.

3 hours ago

China's Refined Lead Imports Surge 732% YoY in Jan-Feb 2026, February Hits Record High

According to China Customs data, China’s cumulative refined lead imports reached 33,412 mt in January-February 2026, surging 732.08% YoY. Of this, imports in February alone were 21,072 mt, up 70.77% MoM and soaring 1,169.62% YoY, hitting a new high for the same period in recent years.

3 hours ago

February Refined Lead Imports Soared 1,169.62% YoY, Hitting a New High for the Same Period in Recent Years

Import side, cumulative refined lead imports in January-February reached 33,412 mt, surging 732.08% YoY. Of this, February imports alone were 21,072 mt, up 70.77% MoM and 1,169.62% YoY, hitting a new high for the same period in recent years; raw material supply remained ample.

3 hours ago