According to data from the General Administration of Customs, China's primary aluminum imports in March 2025 were approximately 222,000 mt, up 10.9% MoM but down 11.0% YoY. From January to March, the cumulative total of primary aluminum imports reached about 563,000 mt, a decrease of 21.7% YoY.
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(Source: SMM, China Customs)


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