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China’s ferronickel imports expand for 3rd straight month

Feb 26, 2019 11:36

Source:SMM

China’s imports of ferronickel stood at 154,095 mt in Jan, the highest since May 2017

SHANGHAI, Feb 26 (SMM) – China’s imports of ferronickel rose for a third straight month in January, standing at 154,095 mt, the highest since May 2017, according to the latest data from China Customs.

Volumes that originated from Indonesia accounted for 110,443 mt, the most since June.

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