Steel import permits reached a level of 2,705,000 tons in March, showing a monthly increase of 23.1%.
The increase also affected the import permits for rolled steel
Import permits for rolled steel reached 1,943,000 tons in March, increased by 11.1% compared to February.
Total steel imports and rolled steel imports decreased on an annual basis
In the period of January-March 2023, total steel imports decreased by 10.4% on an annual basis to 7,603,000 tons, while rolled steel imports decreased by 14.0% on an annual basis to 5,693,000 tons.
Tinplate increased by 97%, cut steel sheet increased by 60%, tin coated sheet increased by 44%, billets and plates increased by 41% and galvanized steel sheet increased by 37%.
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