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09:03
Korean construction drives colour-coated sheet imports
South Korean’s colour-coated sheet imports grew rapidly last year thanks to increased demand from the construction industry, Kallanish notes. Dongkuk Steel purchased a Chinese subsidiary in January 2015, and this company now dominates the trade, local media reports suggest.
The Korea Iron & Steel Association (KOSA) estimates that in 2016 South Korea imported about 270,000 tonnes of colour-coated sheet, an increase of 27.9% year-on-year, 98.9%…
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