China’s semi-finished imports surge by 424.6 percent in January-April

In the January-April period this year, China imported 470,000 mt of semi-finished steel, surging by 424.6 percent year on year, according to the monthly import and export data issued by the Chinese customs authorities.

Meanwhile, in April alone, China imported 110,000 mt of semi-finished steel, up 357.9 percent year on year.