China's Die-Casting Zinc Alloy: Sept Export Dip, Import Rise; YTD Growth in Exports, Drop in Imports

Published: Oct 20, 2025 11:09
[SMM Express] According to customs data, China's die-casting zinc alloy exports and imports in September showed the following changes: exports were 650.15 mt, down 12.54% MoM but up 387.26% YoY. Cumulatively from January to September, China's die-casting zinc alloy exports reached 4,614.56 mt, up 27.06% YoY. On the import side, September imports of die-casting zinc alloy were 3,792.09 mt, up 16.17% MoM but down 6.13% YoY. Cumulative imports from January to September totaled 33,783.56 mt, down 2.64% YoY.

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