The copper billet industry is expected to remain in the doldrums in September.

Published: Sep 8, 2026 11:39

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[SMM Brass Rod Flash] SMM expects the industry operating rate to rebound 0.59 percentage points MoM to 43.22% in September, but it will still decline 1.88 percentage points YoY, and the overall performance will remain in the doldrums. Enterprise feedback indicates that new orders at the beginning of the month remain insufficient, and the market has yet to show clear signs of recovery.

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