[SMM Lecong Hot-Rolled Coil Inventory] Lecong Inventory Edged Down Slightly This Week

Published: Mar 18, 2026 14:27

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Lecong hot-rolled coil inventory stood at 1.0543 million mt this week, down 3,300 mt WoW, a decrease of 0.31%; up 2.73% YoY on a calendar basis and down 2.14% YoY on a lunar calendar basis.

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