Russian imports of stainless steel products in August this year increased by 2.6 percent month on month to 26,171 mt, according to Russia-based SpetsStal Association.
Meanwhile, in August Russia’s flat rolled stainless steel imports increased by 7.8 percent, while its stainless steel seamless pipe imports fell by 40.1 percent, electric welded stainless steel pipe imports declined by 14.6 percent, stainless steel billet imports decreased by 21.5 percent, and stainless steel pipe fittings imports moved down by 47.8 percent, all month-on-month. In the same month, Russia’s stainless steel long product imports indicated a decrease of 0.7 percent compared to July.