[Ni Import] China Refined Nickel Imports Surge in June

Published: Jul 22, 2015 15:04

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Inbound shipments of refined nickel to China surged in June, according to China Customs. Imports surged to 38,759 tonnes in June, up from 23, 476 tonnes in May, according to the data.

SHANGHAI, Jun. 22 (SMM) – Inbound shipments of refined nickel to China surged in June, according to China Customs. Imports surged to 38,759 tonnes in June, up from 23, 476 tonnes in May, according to the data.

The strong growth of imports in June is a continuation of big rise in May’s imports, which hit a new high since October 2011.

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