China's lead concentrate and ore imports up by about 42.5% YOY in Dec
2019-02-21 17:42:27 [Print]
BEIJING (Asian Metal) 21 Feb 19 - According to the latest data published by China Customs, China' lead concentrate and ore imports totaled 118,000t in December 2018, down by 2.2% MOM but up by 42.5% YOY.
China imported 38,000t of lead concentrate and ore from Russia, the largest exporter of the material to China, in December 2018, up by 2.8% MOM and by 106% YOY. The imports from Australia recorded 11,500t, up by 38.2% MOM, and the figure from Peru was 5,600t, down by 31.1% MOM. The figure from America recorded zero, down from 14,300t in November.
China's lead concentrate and ore imports by month and country from Jan 2017 to Dec 2018 (kt)
China imported 38,000t of lead concentrate and ore from Russia, the largest exporter of the material to China, in December 2018, up by 2.8% MOM and by 106% YOY. The imports from Australia recorded 11,500t, up by 38.2% MOM, and the figure from Peru was 5,600t, down by 31.1% MOM. The figure from America recorded zero, down from 14,300t in November.
China's lead concentrate and ore imports by month and country from Jan 2017 to Dec 2018 (kt)
Lead Conc. 60%min EXW China
Unit:RMB/mt Pb
China lead concentrate producers' inventory to production ratio statistics by province by month
Unit: %
