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2012 Japan Trade Statistics of Steel Screws

2013-04-29

 Export volume of steel screws in 2012 was 339,039 tons, YOY growth of 5.9%, returning to the standard before Lehman Shock, in the mean time marking the highest record since the Plaza Accord to become the 5th highest in the history. On the other hand, import volume marked an unprecedented highest record of 234,188, YOY growth of 3.4%. The export/import ratio was 1.44, up 0.03 points from last year. Among 15 types of steel screws, 10 types indicated trade deficit.