Primary aluminium inventories built up 126,000 mt during CNY holiday

Published: Feb 18, 2021 16:44

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Social inventories of primary aluminium across eight consumption areas in China, including SHFE warrants, expanded 126,000 mt during the Chinese New Year holiday to 901,000 mt as of February 18, and stocks in Wuxi, Nanhai and Gongyi mainly contributed to the increase.

SHANGHAI, Feb 18 (SMM) – Social inventories of primary aluminium across eight consumption areas in China, including SHFE warrants, expanded 126,000 mt during the Chinese New Year holiday to 901,000 mt as of February 18, and stocks in Wuxi, Nanhai and Gongyi mainly contributed to the increase.

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