It is reported that in January to May 2008, ten non ferrous metals output adds to 10.2 million tonnes up by 12.2% YoY from same time of last year. But the growth rate drops 11.4 percentage points.

(In ten thousand tonnes)

In January to May 2008 the industry has recorded a total investment of CNY 61.3 billion up by 41.3% YoY from same time of last year, 0.5 percentage points higher than the growth rate of last year.

(In CNY 100 million)

Non ferrous metals import and export value adds up to USD 39.6 billion in January to May 2008 up by 13.1% YoY from same time of last year. Of this year, import value climbs 16.9% to USD 28.3 billion and export gains 2.5% to USD 11.2 billion. The trade surplus jumps 31.4% YoY to USD 17.1 billion.

(In ten thousand tonnes)

(In ten thousand tonnes)

In May, spot price of copper, aluminum and zinc continues to slide.

(In CNY 10,000 per tonne)