Russia Aluminum, Nickel Exports Fall during January-April, But Copper Exports Grow

Published: Jun 7, 2017 10:05

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Russia reported declines in exports of aluminum and nickel during January-April when compared with a year ago, but registered growth in copper exports.

SHANGHAI, Jun. 7 (SMM) – Russia reported declines in exports of aluminum and nickel during January-April when compared with a year ago, but registered growth in copper exports.

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According to Russia Customs data, the country exported 1,085,800 tonnes of aluminum during the first four months of this year, down from 1,116,000 tonnes a year ago; 48,000 tonnes of nickel, down from 69,200 tonnes a year ago; 185,900 tonnes of copper, up from 183,000 tonnes a year ago.

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