[Some Galvanizing Plants Started Holiday Early, Operating Rates Weakened]

Published: Apr 30, 2026 17:43

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The operating rates of galvanising producers this week were 61.21%, down 1.17 percentage points WoW. Raw material side, zinc prices pulled back to levels more acceptable to downstream this week. Downstream players stockpiled for the Labour Day holiday in a timely manner, and zinc ingot inventory at galvanising enterprises increased.

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