China’s metals export and import data for March

Published: Apr 28, 2020 11:13

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China’s customs administration has released March import and export data for nonferrous metals products, which could provide some cues and a sneak peak into the impact from the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown to businesses.

SHANGHAI, Apr 28 (SMM) – China’s customs administration has released March import and export data for nonferrous metals products, which could provide some cues and a sneak peak into the impact from the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown to businesses.

In dollar-denominated terms, China’s exports fell 6.6% in March from a year ago, while imports slipped 0.9%, the General Administration of Customs said earlier this month.

The administration also reported that the country’s exports dropped 13.3% year on year in the first three months of 2020, while imports fell 2.9%.

Please find below a compilation of import and export data for metals products for March.

Customs data Copper Aluminium Zinc Nickel Lead Tin

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