Scrap Aluminum Imports in July 2024 Dip 3.1% MoM, Jan-July Up 11.9% YoY

Published: Aug 23, 2024 19:27

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[Scrap Aluminum Imports Declined by 3.1% Month-on-Month in July] According to customs data, domestic scrap aluminum imports in July 2024 amounted to approximately 136,000 tonnes, a month-on-month decrease of 3.1% and a year-on-year increase of approximately 8.7%. From January to July 2024, the total domestic scrap aluminum imports were approximately 1,086,000 tonnes, representing a year-on-year increase of 11.9%. The primary sources of domestic scrap aluminum imports from January to July were countries and regions such as Thailand, Malaysia, the United Kingdom, and Japan. Among them, Thailand accounted for a total of 162,000 tonnes of scrap aluminum imports, representing 14.9% of the total domestic imports. Malaysia contributed approximately 151,000 tonnes of scrap aluminum imports, accounting for 13.9% of the total domestic scrap aluminum imports.

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