South Korea remained China's largest import source of brass billet.

Published: Jul 20, 2026 18:29

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[SMM Brass Billet Flash] By source of imports, South Korea remained China's largest import source of brass billet. In June, imports of brass billet from South Korea were 1,249.49 mt, up 11.77% MoM and up 69.46% YoY, accounting for 39.58% of total imports in the month. Japan ranked second, with June imports of 509.22 mt, up 15.76% MoM and up 12.05% YoY, accounting for 16.13%. Imports from the two traditional core suppliers, Japan and South Korea, both maintained a MoM rise, together accounting for over 50% of supplies, indicating a stable traditional supply landscape in East Asia.

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