Monday, August 17, 2009

Turkey Chrome Exports Up 40%

According to Turkish government statistics, Turkey exported 276,647 tonnes of chrome ore in July 2009, up by 40% YoY as compared with July 2008.

Russia, which imported 5,050 tonnes of chrome ore in July and 63,003 tonnes during January to July 2009 period, became the second biggest Turkish chrome ore importer.

In addition, Turkey exported 13,066 tonnes of ferrochrome in July, with 12,852 tonnes having been shipped to China.

During January to July 2009 period, 55,472 tonnes of ferrochrome were exported, up by 67% YoY as compared to the same period of 2008.

Source: Steel Guru

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