Chinese exports became 5 million 290 thousand tons in June

According to the Chinese Customs Bureau, the country imported 1.08 million tons of steel products in June 2013, showing a decrease in 160 thousand tons compared to the last month and 20 thousand tons less or 1.8 percent in annual terms.

China exported 5.29 million tons of steel products in June 2013, showing a reduction of 13 thousand tons with a monthly comparison, and in annual calculation an increase of up to 80 thousand or 1.5 percent of raw steel. At the same time, pure export amounted to 4.43 million tons, gaining 50 thousand tons compared to the previous month and 90 thousand tons or 2 percent in annual calculus.