China's exports of die-cast zinc alloy reached 2,228 metric tons in September 2026, bringing cumulative shipments across the first three quarters to 12,989 metric tons, representing a 181.63% increase year-on-year, according to customs data reported by Shanghai Metals Market (SMM).
In contrast to the export surge, imports continued to contract. China imported 2,641 metric tons of die-cast zinc alloy in September, with cumulative imports from January to September totaling 23,134 metric tons, down 31.63% year-on-year.
Export destinations remained heavily concentrated within Asia. Vietnam retained the leading position in September, receiving 1,395.767 metric tons or 62.66% of China's total monthly exports, up 102.65 metric tons month-on-month.
The United Arab Emirates ranked as the second-largest destination, importing 301.475 metric tons, which accounted for 13.53% of China's monthly exports, an increase of 301.48 metric tons from the prior month. Other key buyers included Bangladesh with 226.138 metric tons (10.15%), Taiwan, China with 94.053 metric tons (4.22%), and Thailand with 74.03 metric tons (3.32%).
Sources
- Shanghai Metals Market · 2026-10-20
