Die-Casting Zinc Alloy Production Slows as End-Use Demand Dips, Operating Rate Down to 51.88%

Published: May 29, 2026 16:16

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[SMM Express] Affected by the recent slowdown in end-use demand and the slowing down of production pace at some die-casting zinc alloy enterprises, the operating rate of die-casting zinc alloy enterprises was recorded at 51.88% this week, down 0.26 percentage points WoW.

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