IN FIGURES: China's scrap imports drop by over 50% in August

September 28, 2021 / www.metalbulletin.com / Article Link

China imported 40,540 tonnes of ferrous scrap in August, a 53.13% decrease from July, according to the latest Chinese customs data.

Of the total, 28,722 tonnes - or 70.85% - originated in Japan.South Korea remained China's second-largest scrap supplier in August, accounting for 5,637 tonnes (13.90%) of imports.The United Kingdom (3,260 tonnes; 8.04%) and Hong Kong (694 tonnes; 1.71%) were other significant...

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