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China aluminum scrap imports grew both MoM and YoY in October

Nov 22, 2023 11:13

Source:SMM

According to the latest customs data, China imported 154,200 mt of aluminum scrap in October 2023, up 2.22% YoY and 5.48% MoM.

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