China Alumina Imports Slumped both MoM and YoY in August

SMM, September 23: According to Chinese customs, China exported 143,300 mt of alumina in August 2024, with cumulative exports from January to August 2024 reaching 1.1006 million mt. Alumina imports in August 2024 were 6,300 mt, down 91.09% MoM and down 97.50% YoY. Cumulative imports from January to August 2024 were 1.262 million mt, up 10.72% YoY. Net alumina exports in August were 137,000 mt, with cumulative net imports from January to August 2024 totaling 161,400 mt. (Based on 8-digit HS code: 28182000)