China Zinc Ore and Concentrate Imports via Lianyungang Surge January-July

Published: Aug 18, 2017 20:14

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China’s zinc ore and concentrate imports transit the Port of Lianyungang were 407,400 tonnes in the first seven months of 2017, which were worth $391 million, up 50.5% and 183.3% on a yearly basis, ac

SHANGHAI, Aug. 18 (SMM) – China’s zinc ore and concentrate imports transit the Port of Lianyungang were 407,400 tonnes in the first seven months of 2017, which were worth $391 million, up 50.5% and 183.3% on a yearly basis, according to Lianyungang Entry-Exit Inspection & Quarantine Bureau.

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These shipments account for 27.2% in national total imports of such goods, compared to 22.1% in the same period of last year.

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