October 12, 2008

Japan exports 36.48 million tonnes of steel in 2007

JMB reported that Japan has exported 36.48 million tonnes of iron and steel in 2007 up by 4.7% YoY as compared to 2006.

Out of the total products, Japan has exported 30.25 million tonnes to Asia.

The major importing countries and regions include the following
1. Association of Southeast Asian Nations - 8.9 million tonnes
2. US - 1.55 million tonnes
3. Middle East - 1.45 million tonnes
4. EU - 469,000 tonnes
5. Russia - 89,000 tonnes