What’s the Outlook for China Zinc Imports after Dramatic Growth in August? SMM Reports

Published: Sep 26, 2017 15:39
China’s refined zinc imports witnessed a big growth in August.

SHANGHAI, Sept. 26 (SMM) – China’s refined zinc imports witnessed a big growth in August. China’s refined zinc imports jumped 159.28% on a yearly basis to 65,609 tonnes in August, according to China Customs.

The import profit window was open most time of the month. Meanwhile, domestic resources were limited. This explains the big growth in imports, SMM said.

China Zinc Concentrate TCs to Fall despite Surge in Imports in August, SMM Says

Zinc imports will stay above 60,000 tonnes in September as the import profit window remains open in September, SMM predicts. 

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