Surplus supply on European raw melamine markets that lasted into May gradually abated during the course of June and July in the wake of continued production cutbacks, a few plant stoppages for technical reasons and a number of raw melamine producers undertaking maintenance projects lasting an average of two to three weeks. At the same time, manufacturers gradually scaled back their inventories, which were excessively high up until just a few weeks ago. Source: euwid-wood-products
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