SMM Inclusive: China Refined Bismuth Output In March And Analysis

SHANGHAI, Apr 11 (SMM) - According to SMM survey, the output of refined bismuth in China was 2,621 mt in March, up 8.38% MoM, but the growth rate slowed down. Due to persistent raw material shortages, no refined bismuth producer resumed production last month. However, some producers ramped up production, driving up the total output. The future supply-demand dynamics of domestic refined bismuth market will not change much.

Among the 24 refined bismuth producers surveyed by SMM, three of them reported a significant increase in their output in March on a monthly basis, while another one saw a sharp decline in its output. One more producer was shut down last month.