China's Feb IO imports down 16% on month on CNY break

China's iron ore imports in February dropped by 16.08 million tonnes or by 16% month on month to 84.27 million tonnes, according to the latest statistics released by the country's General Administration of Customs on March 8.

China’s iron ore imports in February dropped by 16.08 million tonnes or by 16% month on month to 84.27 million tonnes, according to the latest statistics released by the country’s General Administration of Customs on March 8.“The month-on-month decline is partly due to Chinese New Year celebration since mid-February