china's nickel ore imports up nearly 20% in se

China’s imports of nickel ore rose for a seventh month in September, passing 6 million tonnes for the first time, as importers rushed to buy before the rainy season in the Philippines

China’s imports of nickel ore rose for a seventh month in September, passing 6 million tonnes for the first time, as importers rushed to buy before the rainy season in the Philippines. Inbound shipments were nearly 19% higher than August at 6.33 million tonnes, according to Chinese customs data. Buyers wanted to secure material before the late onset of heavy rain.