[SMM Weekly Maintenance Statistics] According to SMM statistics, this week (July 5-11), the pig iron output impacted by blast furnace maintenance reached 1.1845 million mt, representing a WoW increase of 30,700 mt from maintenance impacts. For next week (July 12-18), the pig iron output affected by blast furnace maintenance is projected to reach 1.2241 million mt, indicating a WoW increase of 39,600 mt compared to this week.
In the construction materials sector, this week's maintenance-affected output reached 1.2678 million mt, showing a WoW decrease of 4,400 mt from last week. Next week's maintenance impact is forecast at 1.1856 million mt, reflecting a WoW reduction of 82,200 mt compared to this week.
For hot-rolled products, this week's maintenance-affected output stood at 2,800 mt, marking a WoW decrease of 16,800 mt from last week. Next week's maintenance impact is expected to reach 39,900 mt, representing a WoW increase of 37,100 mt compared to this week.
