Primary aluminium inventories shrank 15,000 mt on week to 669,000 mt

Published: Jan 21, 2021 15:41

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Social inventories of primary aluminium across eight consumption areas in China, including SHFE warrants, declined 15,000 mt from the prior week to 669,000 mt as of January 21. COVID-induced transport restrictions reduced arrivals of cargoes in Wuxi and Nanhai.

SHANGHAI, Jan 21 (SMM) – Social inventories of primary aluminium across eight consumption areas in China, including SHFE warrants, declined 15,000 mt from the prior week to 669,000 mt as of January 21. COVID-induced transport restrictions reduced arrivals of cargoes in Wuxi and Nanhai.

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