SMM EAF operating rates: EAF mills' profits are thin, and the time period of operation is further lowered

Published: Jun 13, 2024 10:51

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The SMM survey showed that as of June 11, the operating rates of 50 EAF mills that produce rebar stood at 37.96%, down 1.82 percentage points WoW; the capacity utilization rate was 39.20%, down 2.49 percentage points WoW; the average daily output of rebar was 87,300 mt, down 5,500 mt WoW.

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