China's
pig iron exports outpaced the imports with 1.7 million tons against 75'200 tons through January – June 2005. The country exported 236'100 tons of
pig iron only in June, while imported just 34'900 tons.
52'280 tons of
China's imports in the first six months came from North
Korea and 18'250 tons from Russian Federation.
Meanwhile,
China shipped 34.7 percent (593'600 tons) of its
pig iron exports to South
Korea and 34.6 percent (590'080 tons) to
Japan.
Thailand (170'400 tons),
Australia (137'000 tons) and
Malaysia (109'000 tons) were other major importers of the Chinese
pig iron through January – June.