China Primary Aluminum Imports Fall Nearly 60 Per cent YoY in July

Published: Aug 24, 2017 13:59

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China’s primary aluminum imports tumbled 59.56 per cent on a yearly basis to 7,602 tonnes in July, according to China Customs.

SHANGHAI, Aug. 24 (SMM) – China’s primary aluminum imports tumbled 59.56 per cent on a yearly basis to 7,602 tonnes in July, according to China Customs.

The imports from January to July were 77,730 tonnes, up 44.52 per cent on a yearly basis.

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