The share of nations like China and Vietnam in India’s 4.84 LMT steel import basket during June 2023 has elevated on a year-on-year (y-o-y) foundation, in accordance with official data.
At 4.84 lakh metric tonne (LMT), India’s total steel import registered a 5.9 per cent improve on a month-on-month (m-o-m) foundation and seven.6 per cent over June 2022, the Ministry of Steel stated.
“Share of China, Japan, Vietnam, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Nepal and the USA increased in total steel imports of India in June ’23 as compared to June 22…,” it stated.
In June 2022, the import from China was 26.1 per cent and Vietnam was 1 per cent.
However, in June 2023, the import from China contributed 37.1 per cent and Vietnam’s share was 4.8 per cent in India’s steel import basket.
The growth assumes significance as India has set an bold goal to extend its steel making capability to 300 million tonnes and Indian gamers eyeing for a major share in the worldwide steel markets.
While India’s export of completed steel fell to five.02 LMT in June, posting a fall of 27.6 per cent over May 2023, and 21.3 per cent over June 2022.
The share of the UK, Mexico, Russia, Italy, Portugal and Nepal in India’s steel exports basket elevated in June 2023, the data confirmed.
On costs of iron ore, it stated that the costs of the steel making uncooked materials have been at Rs 3,900/tonne in June, unchanged from its May 2023 stage.
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