May 2026 Zinc Concentrates Imports Down 11.42% MoM, 19.31% YoY; Jan-May Up 8.84% YoY

Published: Jun 22, 2026 11:53

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[Zinc Concentrates Monthly Import Data] According to the latest customs data, in May 2026, imported zinc concentrates were 396,600 mt (in physical content), down 11.42% MoM from April (51,100 mt in physical content) and down 19.31% YoY. Cumulative zinc concentrates imports from January to May were 2.3987 million mt (in physical content), up 8.84% YoY.

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