Aug export of aluminium alloy wheels up 10.4% YoY

Published: Oct 8, 2018 15:27

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China's export of aluminium alloy auto wheels amounted to $413 million in Aug

SHANGHAI, Oct 8 (SMM) – China's export of aluminium alloy auto wheels in August gained 10.4% on the year and amounted to $413 million in August, showed data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM).

Exports in August rose 6.9% from a year ago and came in at 86,700 mt. Export prices averaged $4.77/kg, according to CAAM data.

From January to August, China exported 641,700 mt of aluminium alloy auto wheels, up 5.9% from last year, with value of the exports standing at $3,108 million, up 11% from a year ago. Export prices averaged $4.84/kg during the first eight months of this year.

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