SMM Research: Poor Demand and Profits in Building Materials, Central C

Published: Jan 3, 2024 12:55

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SMM Research: Poor Demand and Profits in Building Materials, Central China May Prioritize Production Cutbacks

This week, the operating rate of building material production lines in Central China steel mills has decreased, with the Henan region being significantly affected by environmental protection measures. It is expected that the output of building materials in Central China steel mills will likely decrease in the next period.

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