China's  primary aluminum imports rose in August, but exports declined 

Published: Sep 23, 2024 10:22
Source: SMM
According to data from the General Administration of Customs, in August 2024, the domestic import volume of primary aluminum was approximately 163,000 mt, up 25.7% MoM and up 6.5% YoY.

According to data from the General Administration of Customs, in August 2024, the domestic import volume of primary aluminum was approximately 163,000 mt, up 25.7% MoM and up 6.5% YoY. From January to August, the cumulative import volume of primary aluminum was about 1.512 million mt, up 100.2% YoY.
According to data from the General Administration of Customs, in August 2024, the domestic export volume of primary aluminum was approximately 14,900 mt, down 21.3% MoM and down 41.5% YoY. From January to August, the cumulative export volume of primary aluminum was about 62,000 mt, down around 41.3% YoY.

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China's  primary aluminum imports rose in August, but exports declined  - Shanghai Metals Market (SMM)