Exports of silicon metal rebound in May

Published: Jun 27, 2019 10:20

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Exports stood at 67,000 mt in May, up 17.3% from Apr but down 16.9% from May 2018

SHANGHAI, Jun 27 (SMM) – China's exports of silicon metal stood at 67,000 mt in May, up 17.3% from a nearly three-year low of 57,000 mt in April, showed the latest data from China Customs.

On a yearly basis, exports were 16.9% lower, after a decline of 11.8% in April.

Customs data Silicon Silicon metal

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