Data from the General Administration of Customs showed that the country imported a total of 383.64 million tons of coal from January to October this year, a year-on-year increase of 66.8 percent.

China's iron ore imports remained firm in September, marking the third-highest volumes so far this year, although it fell from the near three-year high in August.

During the period, China imported a total of 669 million tons of iron ore, up 6.9 percent from the same period last year, according to the data.

Statistics of imported manganese ore in May 2023

In May this year, Russia's stainless steel imports totaled 46,250 mt, down by 10.3 percent month-on-month, according to Russia-based SpetsStal Association.

Finished Import Market Share YTD at 23%.

The total import volume of manganese ore increased by 45% month on month in April 2023

Renewable energy use, low season, curbs on inflows, green drive factors.