China’s commodities imports may be close to a trough

Commodity import volumes were generally weak in June. We think some of this reflects the lingering impact of lockdowns on demand, but it also points to subdued activity in heavy industry and construction. June may prove to be a low point for commodity imports, but we think demand will remain soft this year.

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