China EMM Exports Fall Sharply in August

Published: Sep 28, 2015 16:46 (GMT+8)

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China’s EMM exports fell from July in August, due to dramatic decline to South Korea and the Netherlands.

SHANGHAI, Sept. 28 (SMM) – China’s EMM exports fell from July in August, due to dramatic decline to South Korea and the Netherlands.

Outbound shipments were 22,000 tonnes in August, down 9,500 tonnes from July, customs data showed

Exports to South Korea and the Netherlands, top two destinations, plunged to 4,646 tonnes and 2,995 tonnes, respectively, down from 8,518 tonnes and 6,777 tonnes in July.

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