China Refined Nickel Imports to Grow in September, SMM Foresees

Published: Sep 29, 2017 09:35

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The profitable import window for refined nickel was open for most of second month of September, a favorable factor for imports.

SHANGHAI, Sept. 29 (SMM) – The profitable import window for refined nickel was open for most of second month of September, a favorable factor for imports.

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Moreover, September is the delivery month of SHFE three-month nickel contract, and this will also stimulate import enthusiasm.

China’s imports of refined nickel were off 15 per cent in August on a monthly basis.

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