China Imports of Unwrought Copper and Copper Semis Rose 24.34% in Nov

Published: Dec 7, 2021 15:23

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China imported 510,402.3 mt of unwrought copper and copper semis in November, up 24.34% from the previous month but down 9.07% from the same period last year, according to customs data.

SHANGHAI, Dec 7 (SMM) - China imported 510,402.3 mt of unwrought copper and copper semis in November, up 24.34% from the previous month but down 9.07% from the same period last year, according to customs data.

Imports totalled 4,939,551.7 mt in the first 11 months of 2021, a year-on-year decrease of 19.9%.

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