Russian imports of stainless steel products in May this year increased by 5.1 percent month on month to 30,979 mt, according to Russia-based SpetsStal Association.
In particular, in May, Russia’s flat rolled stainless steel imports increased by 10.7 percent, while its stainless steel seamless pipe imports rose by 13.4 percent, electric welded stainless steel pipe imports increased by 19.3 percent and stainless steel pipe fittings imports increased by 54.8 percent, all month on month.