China's aluminium scrap imports fell 22.2% in August

Published: Sep 29, 2020 09:52

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Imports of aluminium scrap stood at 72,000 mt in August, decreasing 22.2% from July and down 48.9% from a year earlier, according to the latest customs data.

SHANGHAI, Sep 29 (SMM) – Imports of aluminium scrap stood at 72,000 mt in August, decreasing 22.2% from July and down 48.9% from a year earlier, according to the latest customs data.

Imports totaled 553,000 mt from January to August, down 51% from a year ago.

There are 266,000 mt of import quotas still valid for the fourth quarter.

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