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HRC steel: Turkish exports fall by 34.8% in January-November
According to the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat), Turkish hot-rolled coil exports amounted to 71,116 tonnes in November last year, down 34.8% on the month and 54% on the year. The value of these exports was recorded at $47.98 million, down 35.3% on the month...
Crude steel: Japanese production falls 3.8 percent in December
The Japan Iron and Steel Association (JISF) reported that Japanese crude steel production was 6.90 million tons in December last year, down 3.8% month-on-month and 13.1% year-on-year. Pig iron production in this month was 5.06 million tons, down 0.8% from November and...
Copper: prices recovering slightly – Lunar New Year break dampens trading
Copper prices on the LME rose on Monday, buoyed by prospects for economic recovery in China, the main consumer, and the weakening dollar, although trading remained subdued due to the closure of the Chinese market for the Lunar New Year holiday. Currently, three-month...
Aluminum and alumina: China records increased trade with Russia
According to Jan. 20 customs data, China's imports of primary aluminum from Russia increased for the sixth consecutive month in December 2022, while alumina exports also rose sharply. China's primary aluminum imports decreased by 65.8 percent year-on-year to 540,409...