[SMM Analysis: Interpretation of Zinc Oxide Import and Export in April and Outlook for the Future Market]
SMM, May 28: According to the latest statistics from the General Administration of Customs, China's zinc oxide exports reached 1,244.15 mt in April 2025, down slightly by 2.82% MoM, but up significantly by 13.45% YoY. From a cumulative perspective, China's cumulative zinc oxide exports from January to April 2025 reached 4,709.87 mt, with the YoY increase expanding to 28.22%. On the import side, zinc oxide imports in April were 488.12 mt, down 1.46% MoM and 20.40% YoY. The cumulative imports from January to April were 1,909.67 mt, down 12.96% YoY. The contraction in import volume was mainly influenced by the loose supply situation in the domestic zinc oxide market, with domestic capacity significantly enhancing its support for domestic demand. Below are the specific details of imports and exports...