SMM China Downstream Sectors PMI Monthly—Keeping track of the nonferrous metals market

Published: Jun 22, 2020 18:29

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We are glad to present you with the SMM China Downstream Sectors PMI Monthly to keep you updated on the changes of the manufacturing activities of the downstream sectors across the China nonferrous metals market.

In the report, our analysts cover the latest update of the purchasing managers index (PMI), across the downstream sectors across the China domestic copper, aluminium, zinc and nickel markets, keeping you updated about the sub-indices of new orders, raw materials, inventory.

We will update you on a monthly basis on the production, orders, inventories and procurement of downstream sectors such as galvanising plants, zinc oxide, aluminium plate/sheet and strip, aluminium wire and cable producers and construction extrusion producers.

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