Iran Steel Exports Rise 2% to Over 5m Tons in 8 Months

A total of 5.27 million tons of finished and semi-finished steel products were exported from Iran during the first eight months of the current fiscal year (March 21-Nov. 21) to register a 2.09% year-on-year growth, according to the Iranian Steel Producers Association's latest report.
Semi-finished steel made up 3.35 million tons or more than 63.58% of the total export volume, down 21% YOY.
Billet and bloom had the lion’s share of semis exports with an aggregate of 2 million tons to mark a 14% YOY decline. Slab followed with 1.35 million tons, down 29% YOY.
Exports of finished steel products surged 104% YOY to reach 1.92 million tons.