China Refined Zinc Imports to Rise in June but Slide in July, SMM Foresees

Published: Jul 26, 2017 10:41

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China’s refined zinc imports are poised to increase slightly in June, but will slide 3% on the month in July, SMM predicts.

SHANGHAI, Jul 26 (SMM) - China’s refined zinc imports are poised to increase slightly in June, but will slide 3% on the month in July, SMM predicts.

Raw Material Inventory Days Decline at China Zinc Smelters in June, SMM Reports

China’s influx of imported zinc will decline after the closing of import profit window, SMM explains.

Zinc Inventories at China Zinc Smelters to Grow in July, SMM Says

China imported 33,200 tonnes of refined zinc in May, down 29.92% on the month, and down 15.06% on a yearly basis, according to China Customs.

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