In May 2025, domestic primary aluminum imports were approximately 223,200 mt, down 10.9% MoM and up 41.4% YoY [SMM data].

Published: Jun 20, 2025 16:01

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[According to SMM data, domestic primary aluminum imports in China were approximately 223,200 mt in May 2025, down 10.9% MoM and up 41.4% YoY.] Data from the General Administration of Customs showed that domestic primary aluminum imports in China were approximately 223,200 mt in May 2025...

According to data from the General Administration of Customs, domestic primary aluminum imports in May 2025 were approximately 223,200 mt, down 10.9% MoM and up 41.4% YoY. From January to May, the cumulative total of domestic primary aluminum imports was approximately 1.0575 million mt, down 3.7% YoY.

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(Source: SMM, China Customs)

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