Imports of iron ore via Gangavaram Port dropped sharply by 85.58% to 4,013 tons in May 2016, compared to 27,826 tons imported in April 2016, according to provisional data available with ISMW.
Iron ore imports via this port stood at 31,839 tons during the first 2 months (April-May) of 2015-16, while there were no imports of the material during the same period in 2014-15.
Following chart provides details of iron ore imports through Gangavaram Port for 2016-17 and 2015-16:
GANGAVARAM IRON ORE IMPORT |
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Month |
2016-17 (in tons) |
2015-16 (in tons) |
April |
27,826 |
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May |
4,013 |
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June |
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July |
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August |
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September |
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October |
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November |
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December |
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January |
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February |
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19,876 |
March |
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27,826 |
Total (April-May) |
31,839 |
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Total (April-March) |
31,839 |
47,702 |
During May 2016, the entire quantity came from South Africa at a price of Rs 3,525 ($53) per ton.
During April 2016, the entire quantity came from South Africa at a price range of Rs 3,525-Rs 3,525 ($52-$53) per ton.
Following are details of iron ore imports through Gangavaram Port in May 2016:
IRON ORE IMPORT, GANGAVARAM |
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Country Of Origin |
Date |
Item Description |
Unit Price (in Rs/Ton) |
Unit Price (in $/Ton) |
Quantity (in Tons) |
SOUTH AFRICA |
05-May-16 |
LUMPS |
3,525 |
53 |
4,013 |
Grand Total |
4,013 |