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China Iron Ore Imports Up 9.3% YoY in 1H 2017

Jul 13, 2017 11:42

China imported a total of 539 million tonnes of iron ore in the first half of 2017, up 9.3% YoY.

SHANGHAI, Jul. 13 (SMM) – China imported a total of 539 million tonnes of iron ore in the first half of 2017, up 9.3% YoY, according to China Customs.

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