Rare Gas Price Stabilization, Expensive Inventory Companies 'Crisis'
Published2023.05.04 10:19Rare gas distribution prices for semiconductors, such as xenon, krypton, and neon, are stabilizing internationally, and rare gas suppliers are facing management difficulties as they are forced to sell rare gases imported at high prices at lower prices to ensure supply stability. Combined with reduced demand due to semiconductor production cuts, rare gas suppliers are facing increasingly severe challenges.
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