Billet and bloom exports totaled 2.96 million tonnes over the six months, an 88% rise year-on-year.

Prices of mid-grade Brazilian fines were up on Wednesday October 30, with a Brazilian Blend fines (BRBF) cargo fetching $85.60 per tonne.

Indonesia suspends nickel ore exports with immediate effect

China Sept nickel ore imports hit highest since at least 2016 as Indonesia ban looms

The investigation period spans April 2018 to March 2019, which represents the Indian financial year.

Global stainless steel consumption growth to slow to 2.4% in 2019: ISSF

Frequent changes to the tariffs create uncertainty.

However, iron ore imports during the period declined 2.4 percent to 784 million tons.