China Primary Aluminium Imports Slumped 61% YoY in May 2022

Published: Jun 22, 2022 14:15 (GMT+8)
Imports of primary aluminium in May 2022 rose 6.96% MoM and slumped 61% YoY. Domestic primary aluminium imports from January to May 2022 totalled 168,700 mt, down 71% YoY.

SHANGHAI, Jun 22 (SMM) - According to data released by the General Administration of Customs, China's imports of primary aluminium in May 2022 amounted to approximately 37,304.8 mt, of which 101.2 mt were imported under HS No. 76011010 and 37,203.6 mt under HS No. 76011090.

Imports of primary aluminium in May 2022 rose 6.96% MoM and slumped 61% YoY. Domestic primary aluminium imports from January to May 2022 totalled 168,700 mt, down 71% YoY.

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