December 04, 2008

Colombian steel import down by 14% YoY in September 2007

YIEH reported that Colombia imported steel products of about 170,000 tonnes in September 2007, reducing its steel import for two months in a row. Also, it is a big drop from 193,000 tonnes if compared with the September 2006.

According to the data released by Colombian government, total steel import in September 2007 was about USD 123 million based on CFR item up by 14% YoY.

Colombian steel import during January to September 2007 was 1.51 million tonnes down by 13.2% YoY as compared with January to September 2006.