Indian Steel ministry raises concern over safeguard quantitative restrictions on met coke imports

In a recent letter addressed to the Secretary, Department of Commerce, the steel industry has expressed grave concerns regarding the imposition of "safeguard quantitative restrictions" on the import of low ash metallurgical coke (met coke) into India. The letter emphasizes the critical role of met coke in steel manufacturing and the potential adverse effects of these restrictions on the industry.

Met coke: An essential raw material Met coke is an indispensable raw material in the production of steel, particularly in applications requiring high-quality outputs such as alloy steel. Domestic production of coke is currently insufficient to meet the high demand for quality met coke, leading the steel industry to rely