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China Refined Zinc Supply in Shortages in September despite Big Output Growth, SMM Surveys

Sep 21, 2017 10:28

Source:SMM

China’s refined zinc supply remained in shortfalls in September despite higher output, SMM survey finds.

SHANGHAI, Sept. 21 (SMM) - China’s refined zinc supply remained in shortfalls in September despite higher output, SMM survey finds.

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Domestic refined zinc output increased 4% on the month to 489,000 tonnes (including secondary zinc) in September.

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Meanwhile, consumption is also brisk during the high-demand season. Zinc consumption by downstream industries grew 3% on the month.

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