Russian imports of stainless steel products in December last year increased by two percent month on month, according to Russia-based SpetsStal Association.
In the given month, Russian imports of stainless steel seamless pipes increased by 127.9 percent, ERW stainless steel pipe imports moved up by 37.7 percent, and pipe fittings imports rose by 46.6 percent, all month-on-month basis.
In December, imports of stainless flat steel products declined by 3.6 percent, imports of long stainless steel products decreased by 23.4 percent and imports of stainless slabs and ingots declined by 82.6 percent, all month-on-month basis.