Sponge iron exports from the port of Chennai in January 2016 rose 25.05% month-on-month at 1,238 tons compared to December 2015’s 990 tons, according to provisional data available with ISMW.
In January 2016, all the consignments went to Bangladesh in a range of Rs 13,376 – Rs 13,608 per ton.
In December 2015, all the consignments went to Bangladesh too but at Rs 14,369 per ton.
Following table contains details of sponge iron exports via Chennai Port in January 2016:
SPONGE IRON EXPORT, CHENNAI |
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Destination Country |
Date |
Item Description |
Unit Price (in Rs./Ton) |
Quantity (in Tons) |
BANGLADESH |
8-Jan-16 |
SPONGE IRON LUMPS |
13,376 |
248 |
11-Jan-16 |
SPONGE IRON LUMPS |
13,376 |
248 |
|
23-Jan-16 |
SPONGE IRON LUMPS |
13,416 |
248 |
|
30-Jan-16 |
SPONGE IRON LUMPS |
13,608 |
495 |
|
Grand Total |
1,238 |