China trade: how are our predictions stacking up?

The latest China trade data show that ore imports are rebounding, though scrap imports remain subdued. Meanwhile, imports of refined copper have seen a renewed surge. Nevertheless, we continue to expect China’s imports of ore and scrap to rise while refined imports fall back, which is a key factor underpinning our forecast of lower base metal prices by year-end.

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