Galvanizing to Remain Key Driver for Zinc Consumption, SMM Reports

Published: Dec 13, 2016 10:27 (GMT+8)

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The galvanizing industry is the main driver for zinc demand, SMM reported at the 2016 China Cast Industry Summit.

SHANGHAI, Dec. 13 (SMM) - The galvanizing industry is the main driver for zinc demand, SMM reported at the 2016 China Cast Industry Summit.

China Secondary Nonferrous Metals Output to Reach 12.70 Mln tonnes in 2016: 2016 China Cast Industry Summit

China Secondary Zinc Output to Rise 3% in 2016, SMM Reports

Galvanizing accounts for over 50% in both global and China’s zinc consumption structure.

The development of world and China’s galvanizing industry will bring great opportunity for the secondary zinc market.

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