November 21, 2008

Taiwanese February 2008 GI import drop by 42% MoM

According to the import data from Taiwanese Custom, Taiwan imported galvanized steel about 20,000 tonnes in February 2008, down by 42% MoM. Additionally, the import of hot galvanized steel was at 10,936 tonnes and that of electro galvanized steel was at 9,367 tonnes.

Also, the import prices of HGI and EGI on average were TWD 23,570 per tonne and TWD 25,540 per tonne respectively.

The top three export countries and areas of HGI to Taiwan were Japan, China and South Korea, which accounted for 6,608, 3,327 and 976 tonnes respectively.

(Sourced from YIEH.com)