China Refined Nickel and Alloy Imports Grow 49.4 Per cent MoM in July

Published: Aug 25, 2017 16:17

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China imported 21,280 tonnes of refined nickel and alloy in July, up 7,032 tonnes or 49.4 per cent on a monthly basis, and down 6,913 tonnes or 24.5 per cent on a yearly basis.

SHANGHAI, Aug. 25 (SMM) – China imported 21,280 tonnes of refined nickel and alloy in July, up 7,032 tonnes or 49.4 per cent on a monthly basis, and down 6,913 tonnes or 24.5 per cent on a yearly basis, according to China Customs.

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The imports from January to July totaled 118,902 tonnes, down 141,576 tonnes or 54.4 per cent on a yearly basis.

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