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Home / Metal News / China Copper Ore and Concentrate Imports Jumped in Nov

China Copper Ore and Concentrate Imports Jumped in Nov

Dec 7, 2021 13:43

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According to data from China Customs, China imported 2.188 million mt of copper ore and concentrates in November 2021, the highest level since December 2007, and a significant month on month increase of 21.76%.

SHANGHAI, Dec 7 (SMM) - According to data from China Customs, China imported 2.188 million mt of copper ore and concentrates in November 2021, the highest level since December 2007, and a significant month on month increase of 21.76%.

From January to November 2021, a total of 21.344 million mt of copper ore and concentrate was imported, a cumulative year-on-year increase of 7.4%.

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