Bangladesh – Asia’s most emerging steel markets with the steel capacity of 3 MnT in 2016 and is anticipated to grow 4.5-5 MnT in 2018 on account of various initiatives taken by government to drive nation’s steel production in coming time.
In Bangladesh FY16 (i.e. Jul’15-Jun’16) Bangladesh imported 0.94 MnT steel coil.
According to customs data maintained with SteelMint, Bangladesh bulk steel coil imports have witnessed increase the month of Mar’17.Moreover, on monthly analysis nation has recorded 6%,M-o-M basis boost in imports from 60,190 MT in Mar’17 to 63,720 MT in Apr’17.
Country Wise Bangladesh Steel Coil Imports Analysis
Out of 63,720 MT steel coil imported in Apr’17, 84% share was of Japan and rest was of India.
Shipment-wise details of bulk Steel coil imports to Bangladesh in Apr’17
| Date | Quantity in MT | Vessel Name | Load Country | Load Port |
| 1 Apr 17 | 10,160 | Bsle Genova | India | Mumbai |
| 4 Apr 17 | 20,630 | African Falcon | Japan | Kashima |
| 17 Apr 17 | 30,400 | Marjatta P | Japan | Yokohama |
| 30 Apr 17 | 2,530 | Genius Star Vii | Japan | Yokohama |
Provisional data
Source: SteelMint Stats,Customs
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