It is reported that China exported 16632 tons of pig iron during April 2008 with an increase of 4864 tons or 41% MoM from 11767 tonnes in March.

Japan imported 16301 tons whilst South Korea accounted for 331 tons. Jilin provided 6932.8 tons and Jiangsu offered 9700 tonnes in April.

During the first four months China exported 85642 tons of pig iron down by 71.16% YoY compared with the 296997 tons in the same period of 2007.

The country also imported 62732.87 tons in April up by 56354 or 833.567% over the 6378 in a month earlier.