【SMM analysis: China imported 4.6089 million tons of nickel ore in May

Published: Jun 21, 2024 22:07

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【SMM analysis: China imported 4.6089 million tons of nickel ore in May 2024 (dry and wet mixed customs data), up 56.5% from the previous month】According to customs data, China imported 4.6089 million tons of nickel ore in May 2024 (dry and wet mixed customs data), up 56.5% from the previous month and 23.4% from the same period last year.

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