SMM Flash: Galvanising Producers' Operating Rates Up, Zinc Ingot Inventory Declines

Published: May 16, 2025 15:07

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[SMM Flash News] This week, the operating rates of galvanising producers reached 60.94%, up 0.07 percentage points WoW. In terms of raw material inventory, zinc prices continued to fluctuate at highs this week, with downstream purchase enthusiasm remaining low. There was still a bearish sentiment, with restocking mainly driven by immediate needs, leading to a decline in zinc ingot inventory.

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