Russian imports of stainless steel products in April this year increased by 2.9 percent month on month to 29,479 mt, according to Russia-based SpetsStal Association.
In particular, in April Russia’s flat rolled stainless steel imports decreased by 0.6 percent, while its stainless steel seamless pipe imports rose by 0.5 percent, electric welded stainless steel pipe imports increased by 30 percent and stainless steel pipe fittings imports increased by 13.9 percent, all month-on-month.
In the January-April period of this year, Russia’s imports of stainless steel products totaled 115,680 mt, increasing by 40.7 percent compared to the same period of the previous year.