300-series flats imports grew 14% y-o-y to 0.33 mnt from 0.29 during the review period last year supported by steady demand from process industries and high-end applications. In contrast, 400-series imports fell sharply by 29% y-o-y to 0.17 mnt. 200-series flats remained relatively stable with a mild 3% decline at 20,000 t, while other grades corrected significantly due to shifts in sourcing patterns and reduced import dependency.
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