China’s PGM imports point to strong demand in Q1

China’s imports of palladium and platinum were up strongly in the first quarter as the tax break on small cars and relatively low prices stimulated demand for PGMs in the local market. Looking ahead, we expect imports of palladium to continue to be buoyed by strong car output growth.

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