China’s Brass rod market moved higher in early May as a combination of pre-holiday restocking, tighter feedstock availability and sudden supply restrictions reduced prompt metal in circulation. Early-April freight and insurance costs rose due to routing disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz, adding pressure to procurement. Mid-month environmental inspections in Zhejiang and Guangdong temporarily halted several drawing lines, further tightening supply. At the same time, plumbing manufacturers and new-energy-vehicle harness fabricators accelerated brass rod purchases ahead of the early-May holiday and the peak summer installation season, absorbing a significant share of available material. These overlapping factors strengthened seller sentiment through late April and kept buying interest firm into early May, supporting the Brass rod market’s upward momentum.
China’s Brass rod market saw steady support from end-use demand, with plumbing and real-estate renovation activity remaining the strongest contributors. Fixture manufacturers reported healthy order books, while electrical harness and...
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