US Zinc Imports Double in April, Exports Rise Slightly

Published: Jun 5, 2017 11:06
US Commerce Department announced last Friday the country’s zinc imports doubled in April to 46,602,597 kg, and total imports in the first four months of 2017 were 162,005,076 kg, wenhua.com reported.

SHANGHAI, Jun. 5 (SMM) - US Commerce Department announced last Friday the country’s zinc imports doubled in April to 46,602,597 kg, and total imports in the first four months of 2017 were 162,005,076 kg, wenhua.com reported.

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US zinc exports were 10,866,997 kg in April, up slightly on the month. Total zinc exports during January-April were 51,124,643 kg.

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