According to statistics released by the Russian Special Steel and Alloys Consumers and Suppliers Association, Russia imported around 27,900 tons of stainless steel in March this year, dropping by 39% compared to the previous month and also falling by 20% from the same month a year ago.
During the period, the import volume of stainless steel flat-rolled products was down by 25% and that of stainless steel long products slid by 12%, both month on month.
The imports of stainless steel cold-rolled products fell by 49% month on month, but the volume of stainless steel seamless pipes and wire had a month-on-month growth of 34% and 15%, respectively.
Source: YIEH
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