Chinese export volumes of unwrought aluminium and aluminium products increased 51.9% year on year, but slipped slightly compared with March, according to preliminary Chinese customs data released on Tuesday May 8.
China exported 451,000 tonnes of aluminium products, a 51.9% increase or 154,000 tonnes up from 297,000 tonnes exported in April 2017, but a drop of 1,000 tonnes or 0.2% from March 2018 exports of 452,000 tonnes, customs data showed. High export volumes were supported by strong demand and a deficit in the supply of aluminium and aluminium products in...