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Amid weak domestic demand, China is ramping up its steel exports — including to Russia. In the first five months of the year, exports of iron, steel, and related products to Russia grew by approximately 16% in value terms, compared to an increase of just 1.3% in 2024. For now, exports are primarily focused on stainless and specialty steels not produced in Russia. However, in some Russian regions, standard construction-grade long products from China have already begun to appear. According to ...

In April 2025, Russian ferrous metal shipments to Turkey showed significant growth, increasing 1.5 times compared to the same period last year. According to the Turkish Statistical Service, exports totaled $253.6 million, the highest since December 2024. Month-on-month growth in shipments reached 23.4%, emphasizing the steady demand for Russian steel products. In the first four months of this year, the total volume of ferrous metal exports from Russia to Turkey exceeded 922 million dollars, ...