China records higher aluminum, alumina trade with Russia in 2022

China’s primary aluminum imports from Russia rose for the sixth straight month in December 2022, while alumina exports also rose sharply, customs data showed Jan. 20. The trade numbers between the two countries assume significance as China’s total aluminum imports from global destinations dipped sharply in 2022. China’s primary aluminum imports fell 65.8% on the year to 540,409 mt in…