China Primary Aluminium Net Imports Record 21,900 mt in June

SHANGHAI, Jul 20 (SMM) - According to customs data, in June 2022, the total imports of primary aluminium imports stood at 28,500 mt, down 23.6% month-on-month and down 82% year-on-year; primary aluminium exports totalled 6,623 mt, down 89.8% MoM and up 8,746.9% YoY.

Domestic primary aluminium recorded a net import volume of 21,900 mt in June, and 20,500 mt from January to June, down 97.2% YoY. (The above import and export data are based on HS code 76011090, 76011010)

In June, China imported 124,600 mt of aluminium scrap in June, up 220.3% YoY and 23.67% MoM. The combined imports in January-June totalled 630,400 mt, up 55% YoY.