SHANGHAI, Mar 16 (SMM) - In March, the increase in supply and demand is gradually coming to an end. Some battery companies are slightly pessimistic about the downstream orders in mid-to-late March, which will further push up the inventory held by some smelters in some areas.
Primary Lead Smelters' Finished Product Inventory to Rise in Mar on Possible Poor Downstream Orders
In March, the increase in supply and demand is gradually coming to an end.
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