China's Zinc Oxide Imports Plunge 65% MoM, 54% YoY in July 2026

Published: Aug 20, 2026 17:59

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【SMM Flash】China’s zinc oxide imports totalled 234.12 tonnes in July 2026, down 65.01% month‑on‑month and 54.24% year‑on‑year. Cumulative imports for Jan‑Jul stood at 3495.83 tonnes, a 4.52% year‑on‑year decrease.

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