Zinc Ore Imports Surge in Early 2025 Amid Strong Smelter Demand

Published: Mar 20, 2025 17:48

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Strong Smelter Production Intentions: Can Zinc Ore Imports Be Sustained in March? According to the latest customs data, 2025 February imported zinc concentrates were 461,400 mt, up 16.28% (64,600 mt) MoM, and up 83.73% YoY. The cumulative imports of zinc concentrates for January-February were 858,300 mt, up 32.64% YoY.

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