SMM Forecast for China LCO Output in March 2023

Published: Mar 09, 2023 14:35 (GMT+8)

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SHANGHAI, Mar 9 (SMM) - The production schedules of LCO companies will increase in March, but dismal digital electronics market will constrain the upside room.

SHANGHAI, Mar 9 (SMM) - The production schedules of LCO companies will increase in March, but dismal digital electronics market will constrain the upside room. SMM predicts that the domestic LCO output will stand at 4,888 mt in March, up 12% MoM, but down 30% YoY.

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