China's imports of copper and copper products jump in January; Aluminium exports drop 44 percent
Source: Hoovers
metalsplace.com
China's January imports of copper and semifinished copper products rose 44% on year to 229,077 metric tons, according to preliminary data issued by the General Administration of Customs Monday.
The following table shows the preliminary imports and exports data of copper, aluminium and their products provided by the customs department.
A detailed report is due to be released around Feb. 28.
Imports Jan Jan
in Tons Change On Yr
Copper 229,077 +44.0%
and Products*
Scrap Copper 391,664 +28.7%
Aluminium 90,444 -2.6%
and Products**
Scrap Aluminium 165,194 +47.1%
Alumina 560,000 -28.8%
Exports
Aluminium 54,025 -40.4%
*Copper and copper products refer to copper anode, refined copper and alloy, master alloys of copper, copper powder, rods, wires, plates, sheets, strips, foils and pipes.
**Aluminium and aluminium products refer to unwrought aluminium, aluminium powder, extrusions, wires, plates, sheets, strips, foils and pipes. |
