Stainless scrap exports tumble 21.1%

Dec 03, 2010 | 02:40 PM |

Offshore demand for stainless scrap turned in a dull performance in September as exports sank 21.1 percent from the prior month's year-high pace.

Shipments to foreign specialty steelmakers and importers slipped to 71,377 tonnes during the month, the latest U.S. Commerce Department figures show.....





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