Is Zinc Downstream Consumption Improving in Mid-March? [SMM Analysis]

Published: Mar 14, 2025 18:16

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[Has Zinc Downstream Consumption Improved by Mid-March?] Zinc prices rose significantly during the week, with mixed performance in operating rates across the three major zinc downstream sectors. Among them, galvanising enterprises were affected by environmental protection-driven production restrictions, leading to certain limitations in operations this week, with related operating rates showing a slight decline WoW.

SMM March 14 News:

Zinc prices rose significantly during the week, with the operating rates of the three major zinc downstream sectors showing mixed performance. Among them, galvanising enterprises were affected by environmental protection-driven production restrictions, leading to a slight decline in operating rates WoW. Die-casting enterprises saw better order performance recently, with downstream consumption gradually recovering, driving a rebound in die-casting operating rates. Zinc oxide enterprises experienced an increase in operating rates mainly due to the resumption of production, and orders in sectors such as ceramics also showed some recovery, while other sectors remained relatively stable. It is expected that as environmental protection-driven production restrictions in northern regions are gradually lifted and end-use consumption continues to recover, zinc downstream operating rates will further increase later this month.

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