India Steel Market Watch
October 1: Imports of limestone through the port of Cochin down sharply to 1,093 tons in August 2015, resulting in a 48.15% decrease compared to 2,108 tons in July, as per provisional information available with ISMW.
A volume of 4,317 tons of limestone was imported via Cochin in August 2014.
The following table shows month-wise details of limestone imports via Cochin Port in the FY2015-16 & FY2014-15:
Month |
2015-16 |
2014-15 |
April |
1,356 |
112 |
May |
2,976 |
|
June |
4,330 |
404 |
July |
2,108 |
3,815 |
August |
1,093 |
4,317 |
September |
|
4,475 |
October |
|
3,029 |
November |
|
1,892 |
December |
|
|
January |
|
|
February |
|
2,968 |
March |
|
3,917 |
Total (April-August) |
11,863 |
8,648 |
Total (April-March) |
11,863 |
24929 |
In August, the entire volume had come in from the UAE at a price range of of Rs 7,218-Rs 8,769 ($109-$133) per ton.
In July, the entire volume had come in from the UAE at a price of Rs 7,218 ($112) per ton.
The following table gives details of limestone imports via Cochin in August 2015:
LIMESTONE IMPORT, COCHIN |
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Country Of Origin |
Date |
Item Description |
Unit Price (in Rs./Ton) |
Unit Price (in $/Ton) |
Quantity (in Tons) |
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES |
22-Aug-15 |
QUICK LIME |
7,202 |
110 |
1,072 |
25-Aug-15 |
QUICK LIME LUMPS (10-50MM) |
8,769 |
133 |
20 |
|
QUICK LIME POWDER |
7,186 |
109 |
1 |
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Grand Total |
1,093 |