Russian imports of stainless steel products in November this year decreased by 3.4 percent month on month to 31,285 mt, according to Russia-based SpetsStal Association.
In particular, in November Russia’s flat rolled stainless steel imports decreased by one percent, while its stainless steel seamless pipe imports fell by 48 percent, electric welded stainless steel pipe imports declined by 22.6 percent and stainless steel pipe fittings imports increased by 9.5 percent, all month-on-month. In the same month, Russia’s stainless steel long product imports indicated an increase of four percent compared to October.