New Mangalore 2015-16 met coke imports up 35.08%
21 Apr 2016
Imports of met coke via New Mangalore Port rose 35.08% to 419,379 tons in fiscal 2015-16 against 310,460 tons in 2014-15, according to provisional data available with ICMW.
On the other hand, imports of the material via the port were down 81.47% month-on-month to 7,833 tons in March 2016 against 42,268 tons seen in February 2016.
Following is the monthly break-up of met coke imports via New Mangalore Port in 2015-16 and 2014-15 (in tons):
Month |
2015-16 (in tons) |
2014-15 (in tons) |
April |
89,981 |
66,078 |
May |
21,466 |
45,689 |
June |
58,987 |
|
July |
47,060 |
49,500 |
August |
27,234 |
27,500 |
September |
|
4,990 |
October |
13,005 |
6,959 |
November |
41,818 |
46,575 |
December |
42,227 |
|
January |
27,500 |
36,320 |
February |
42,268 |
26,849 |
March |
7,833 |
|
Total (Apr-Mar) |
419,379 |
310,460 |
In March 2016, the entire material had come from China at a price range of Rs 6,556-Rs 8,740 ($96-$129) per ton.
In February 2016, the entire material had come from China at a price range of Rs 6,423-Rs 8,676 ($94-$127) per ton.
The following table carries details of met coke imports via New Mangalore Port in March 2016:
MET COKE IMPORT, NEW MANGALORE |
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Country Of Origin |
Date |
Item Description |
Unit Price (in Rs/Ton) |
Unit Price (in $/Ton) |
Quantity (in Tons) |
CHINA |
4-Mar-16 |
LOW ASH METALLURGICAL COKE (0-10MM) |
6,556 |
96 |
4,500 |
16-Mar-16 |
LOW ASH METALLURGICAL COKE ORIGIN |
8,740 |
129 |
3,333 |
|
MET COKE Total |
7,833 |