Russia resumes exports of rolled metal to India after 18-month hiatus

In June 2025, Russian metallurgical companies will send the first large shipment of hot-rolled steel in 18 months to India, amounting to 35,000-40,000 tonnes.

This move marks Russian steel producers' attempt to regain ground in the Indian market, which is traditionally dominated by China, South Korea and Japan. In 2023, Russian steel exports to India fell 1.6 times to 65,000 tonnes, and in 2024 they virtually ceased. Against the backdrop of the resumption of