Die-Casting Zinc Alloys Operating Rate Drops to 46.59% Amid Weak Demand

Published: Jul 31, 2026 14:23
【SMM Flash】SMM surveys show the operating rate of die-casting zinc alloys this week stood at 46.59%, down 2.38 percentage points week-on-week. The decline in operating rates mainly stems from weaker end-user demand. Alloy producers faced sluggish shipments and therefore implemented production controls and cuts.

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