Chinese
imports of nickel ore from Indonesia in July fell 29.4 percent from the
previous month to 1.42 million tonnes, after posting a 50 percent drop
in June, customs data showed on Tuesday.
Imports
from Indonesia were 2.01 million tonnes in June, down from record 4.05
million tonnes in May after top supplier Indonesia raised taxes and cut
exports.
China's
total imports of nickel ore and concentrate were 5.97 million tonnes in
July versus 5.77 million tonnes in June and a record 6.55 million tonnes
in May.
China is
the world's leading consumer and producer of nickel.
Source:
Reuters |
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