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Iron Ore Import in October Drops 22.7% in October

Nov 8, 2017 13:52

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According to Customs, China’s iron ore import volume reaches 79.49 million tonnes, dropping 22.7% on monthly basis and 1.62 on yearly basis.

SHANGHAI, Nov.8 (SMM)－According to Customs, China’s iron ore import volume reaches 79.49 million tonnes, dropping 22.7% on monthly basis and 1.62 on yearly basis. China’s total iron ore and its concentrates import during January to October reaches 896 million tonnes, rising 6.3% on yearly basis.

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