According to reports, the SMM weekly comprehensive operating rate for lead-acid battery enterprises in five provinces was 65.65% from December 26, 2025 to January 1, 2026, down 1.39 percentage points WoW.
Approaching the year-end, lead-acid battery enterprises conducted year-end inventory checks successively, and planned for the New Year holiday or had already started the holiday in advance, dragging down the weekly operating rate for lead-acid batteries this week. It is understood that among lead-acid battery enterprises, e-bike lead-acid battery manufacturers generally reported sluggish orders, with holiday durations ranging from 1 to 7 days; automotive battery enterprises, however, had moderate orders, with some maintaining normal production during the New Year holiday, while others planned holidays of 1 to 3 days. The operating rate for lead-acid battery enterprises is expected to gradually recover after the New Year holiday next week.
