China's Refined Lead Imports Surge 404.16% YoY in August, Cumulative Imports Up 648.73%

Published: Sep 22, 2026 17:04 (GMT+8)

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[Refined Lead Import Dynamics] According to China Customs data, China imported 9,178.51 mt of refined lead in August 2026, edging down 0.39% MoM but surging 404.16% YoY. From January to August, cumulative refined lead imports reached 165,400 mt, up 648.73% YoY.

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