According to reports, the SMM weekly comprehensive operating rate for lead-acid battery enterprises in five provinces was 70.56% from November 14 to November 20, 2025, basically stable WoW.
Recently, end-use consumption in the lead-acid battery market showed little significant change, and lead-acid battery enterprises maintained relatively stable production. Consumption in the e-bike lead-acid battery market weakened, while the electric three-wheeler segment remained moderate. Additionally, due to the lead price increase in early November, top-tier enterprises announced plans to raise battery selling prices, prompting dealers to purchase based on demand and keeping lead-acid battery production stable. The automotive battery market, however, is awaiting the traditional peak season. Previously, also driven by the lead price rise, dealers made purchases as needed in early November, but the end-use market showed no clear signs of improvement. Some enterprises proactively cut production in November, and until new orders recover, large enterprises will maintain a produce-based-on-sales model.
