Summary: Post-holiday data shows Chinese extrusion plants have rebounded to a 44.5% operating rate. However, there is a distinct “tug-of-war” in the industry: while industrial extrusions for solar PV and automotive sectors are booming, construction-related extrusion remains sluggish. This is largely due to the high cost of primary metal making building projects less financially viable and a slower recovery in the global real estate sector. Impact on Extruders: If your company is heavily reliant on the building and construction sector, you may face stiffer competition and lower volume compared to those servicing the energy or transport sectors.

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