South Korea Zinc Exports Fall Remarkably in H1 2017, Imports Grow

Published: Aug 8, 2017 11:49
South Korea’s zinc raw material exports posted sharp declines in the first half of 2017, while imports grew slightly.

SHANGHAI, Aug. 8 (SMM) - South Korea’s zinc raw material exports posted sharp declines in the first half of 2017, while imports grew slightly.

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The country’s zinc raw material exports were 274,000 tonnes in H1 2017, down 6.1% on a yearly basis, according to the Korea International Trade Association (KITA). 

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