US Zinc Imports and Exports Both Slide in July

Published: Sep 7, 2017 13:49
US Commerce Department data showed US zinc imports and exports both slid in July.

SHANGHAI, Sept. 7 (SMM) - US Commerce Department data showed US zinc imports and exports both slid in July.

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The country’s zinc imports were 22,083,904 kg in July, lower than 28,287,566 kg in June. Exports were 5,628,533 kg, compared to 7,878,751 kg in June.

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US zinc imports were 238,989,502 kg during January-July, and exports were 70,993,464 kg. 

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