China's Net Stainless Steel Exports Increase in June-Teda Metal

6月の中国のステンレス鋼純輸出は増加

概要

6月, China’s General Administration of Customs released statistics on the import and export of stainless steel and key raw materials. Notably, net exports of stainless steel increased, despite a decrease in both imports and exports on a month-to-month basis. Imports of scrap stainless steel also saw a decline.

Import Statistics

June Imports:
- Total stainless steel imports were 131,300 トン, down by 43,100 トン (24.72%) compared to May.
- Year-on-year, this represents an increase of 13,200 トン (11.16%).
- Imports from Indonesia were 108,100 トン, a decrease of 39,900 トン (26.96%) from May, but an increase of 16,800 トン (18.4%) compared to June last year.
January to June Imports:
- Total imports reached 1.1078 百万トン, までに 265,000 トン (31.44%) year-on-year.
- Imports from Indonesia were 956,100 トン, an increase of 313,400 トン (48.76%).

Export Statistics

June Exports:
- Stainless steel exports stood at 452,800 トン, a reduction of 4,900 トン (1.06%) from May.
- This marks an increase of 109,500 トン (31.89%) from June last year.
January to June Exports:
- Total exports amounted to 2.3648 百万トン, までに 325,900 トン (15.99%) from the same period last year.

Net Export Figures

June Net Exports:
- Net exports reached 321,600 トン, an increase of 38,400 トン (13.56%) from May.
- This represents a year-on-year increase of 96,400 トン (42.80%).
January to June Net Exports:
- Total net exports were 1.257 百万トン, an increase of 60,900 トン (5.09%) from the same period last year.

Scrap Stainless Steel Imports

June Imports:
- Scrap stainless steel imports were 6,730 トン, a decline of 3,300 トン (33.01%) from May.
- This is a decrease of 11,300 トン (62.61%) from June last year.
January to June Imports:
- Total imports of scrap stainless steel were 54,900 トン, down by 129,300 トン (70.20%) year-on-year.

要約すれば, while both imports and exports of stainless steel decreased in June, net exports increased, indicating a positive trend in China’s stainless steel trade balance.