[SMM Analysis] August Hydrometallurgy Intermediate Products Imports and Exports

Published: Sep 21, 2026 10:45

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According to the latest data from the SMM customs website, SMM hydrometallurgy intermediate product imports reached 114,870 mt in physical terms in August 2026, up 16% MoM but down 10% YoY. By country, the main growth this month was driven by a significant recovery in hydrometallurgy intermediate product imports from Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and other countries.

According to the latest data from SMM Customs, China's imports of nickel hydrometallurgy intermediate products reached 114,870 mt in physical terms in August 2026, up 16% MoM but down 10% YoY. By country, the main growth this month came from a significant recovery in imports of hydrometallurgy intermediate products from Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and other countries.

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