China's May 2026 Zinc Oxide Imports Down 53.16% MoM, Jan-May Up 1.70% YoY

Published: Jun 22, 2026 15:30
[SMM Flash News] Per latest customs data, China’s May 2026 zinc oxide imports were 342.78 tons, down 53.16% MoM. Jan-May total imports stood at 2,592.66 tons, up 1.70% YoY cumulatively.

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[SMM Flash News] Per latest customs data, China’s May 2026 zinc oxide - Shanghai Metals Market (SMM)