According to related documents issued by the Customs, Taiwan imported 27,758 tonnes of hot dip galvanized steel products in May 2008 decreased by 31.5% MoM.
The import price on average was at TWD 27,900 per tonne up by TWD 900 per tonne. China was the main supplier at 14,495 tonnes and the import price was TWD 28,500 per tonne on average.
At the same time, Taiwan exported 103,181 tonnes of hot dip galvanized steel products, up slightly by 4% MoM. The export price on average was at TWD 29,040 per tonne up by TWD 1,150 per tonne from April.