SMM News on October 21: According to the General Administration of Customs of China, China imported 11.5536 million tonnes of bauxite in September 2024, a decrease of 25.68% month-on-month and an increase of 15.82% year-on-year. From January to September 2024, China's cumulative imports of bauxite reached 119.45 million tonnes, up 12.17% year-on-year.
(Customs Code: 26060000)
SMM Brief Comment: The significant reduction in imports of Guinea ore in September led to a noticeable decline in total bauxite imports. The impact of the rainy season in Guinea from October to November will continue to be reflected in the domestic ports, and it is expected that the import volume of bauxite...
