November 22, 2008
Japanese iron and steel exports total 3.1 million tonnes in May
According to Japan’s preliminary trade statistics from the ministry of finance, Japan's customs cleared exports of iron and steel products totaled 3,189,000 tonnes in May 2008 up by 0.4% YoY.
| Region / Country | Volume | Change |
| Asia | 2,683,000 | 2.30% |
| China | 574,000 | 1.80% |
| Newly Industrializing Economies | 1,246,000 | -1.40% |
| ASEAN | 841,000 | 11.5%. |
| USA | 142,000 | -8.60% |
| EU | 66,000 | 123.40% |
| Middle East | 77,000 | -38.5%. |
Volume in tonnes
Change is YoY
Meanwhile, Japan's customs cleared imports of iron and steel products totaled 696,000 tonnes in May 2008 down by 12.9% YoY when they fell by 13.2% MoM.
