[Import Window Opens in May, Refined Zinc Imports Remain High] According to the latest customs data, refined zinc imports in April 2025 reached 28,200 mt, up 600 mt or 2.4% MoM, and down 38.66% YoY. The cumulative refined zinc imports from January to April 2025 were 129,200 mt, representing a year-on-year decrease of 9.44%. In April 2025, refined zinc exports were 2,500 mt, resulting in a net import of 25,700 mt of refined zinc for the month.

【Intermittent Opening of Import Window in April Expected to Increase Refined Zinc Imports】According to the latest customs data, refined zinc imports in March 2025 were 27,500 mt, down 6,100 mt or 18.12% MoM, and down 40.5% YoY. From January to March, the cumulative imports of refined zinc were 100,900 mt, up YoY...

Refined Zinc Imports Exceed Expectations at the Start of 2025, Will the Trend Continue? According to the latest customs data, refined zinc imports in January 2025 were 39,700 mt, up 4,600 mt MoM and up 14,600 mt YoY. Refined zinc exports in January were 4,800 mt, resulting in a net import of 34,900 mt for the month. In February, refined zinc imports were 33,700 mt, down 6,100 mt or 15% MoM, but up 8,500 mt YoY. Cumulative refined zinc imports from January-February reached 73,400 mt, up 45.88% YoY. Refined zinc exports in February were 400 mt, leading to a net import of 33,300 mt for the month.

Refined Zinc Imports Exceed Expectations at the Start of 2025, Will the Trend Continue? According to the latest customs data, refined zinc imports in January 2025 were 39,700 mt, up 4,600 mt MoM and up 14,600 mt YoY. Refined zinc exports in January were 4,800 mt, resulting in a net import of 34,900 mt for the month. In February, refined zinc imports were 33,700 mt, down 6,100 mt or 15% MoM, and up 8,500 mt YoY. Cumulative refined zinc imports for January-February were 73,400 mt, up 45.88% YoY. Refined zinc exports in February were 400 mt, leading to a net import of 33,300 mt for the month.

[Will There Be an Increase in Refined Zinc Imports During the New Long-Term Contract Execution Cycle in January?] According to the latest customs data, refined zinc imports in December 2024 totaled 32,900 mt, down 2,200 mt or 6.31% MoM, but up 45.94% YoY. From January to December, cumulative refined zinc imports reached 445,700 mt, up 17.22% YoY. Refined zinc exports in December were 4,300 mt, resulting in net imports of 28,600 mt for the month.

[New Long-Term Contract Execution Cycle in January: Will There Be an Increase in Refined Zinc Imports?] According to the latest customs data, refined zinc imports in December 2024 totaled 32,900 mt, down 2,200 mt or 6.31% MoM, up 45.94% YoY. From January to December, cumulative refined zinc imports reached 445,700 mt, up 17.22% YoY. Refined zinc exports in December were 4,300 mt, resulting in a net import of 28,600 mt for the month.

According to the latest customs data, refined zinc imports in August 2024 were 26,500 mt, up 8,200 mt or 44.24% MoM, but down 9.01% YoY.

[Increase in Refined Zinc Imports in August, Continuation of High Levels Expected in September] According to the latest customs data, refined zinc imports in August 2024 totaled 26,500 tonnes, an increase of 8,200 tonnes or 44.24% month-on-month, but a decrease of 9.01% year-on-year. From January to August, refined zinc imports amounted to 267,000 tonnes, a cumulative year-on-year increase of 30.72%. In August, refined zinc exports were 2,000 tonnes, meaning the net import of refined zinc in August was...

According to the latest customs data, in July 2024, the import volume of refined zinc was 18,500 mt, down 16,500 mt or 47.17% MoM, and down 75.97% YoY.

According to the latest customs data, refined zinc imports in July 2024 were 18,500 mt, down 16,500 mt MoM or 47.17% MoM, and down 75.97% YoY.