US Lead Imports Fall Remarkably in August, Exports Surge

Published: Oct 09, 2017 11:16 (GMT+8)
US lead imports declined sharply in August, while lead exports jumped, according to Commerce Department.

SHANGHAI, Oct. 9 (SMM) - US lead imports declined sharply in August, while lead exports jumped, according to Commerce Department.

US Copper Imports Fall Sharply in August and Exports Grow

Lead imports by the US were 34,990,691 kg in August, much lower than 56,191,550 kg in July. Total lead imports were 378,075,347 kg during January-August.

US Zinc Imports and Exports Post Mixed Results in August

US lead exports were 961,810 kg, far beyond 605,393 kg in July. And total exports were 2,111,408 kg during January-August. 

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