Japanese exports of high strength heavy plate totaled 58,437 tonnes in April and the export price was at USD 894 per tonne.

The country’s exports reached 304,761 tonnes from January to April 2008 period and the export price was at USD 901 per tonne.

South Korea was the main export destination with 9,056 tonnes and the figure was 57,844 tonnes from January to April. China imported 34,550 tonnes from Japan.