Based on statistics 53,337,903 tons of mineral products were exported which had 1.3% fall compared with the same period last year.
Steel products weighing 7,275,723 tons worth $ 2,712,000,000 has the biggest exports share which showed growth of 29% and 11%, respectively.
The iron ore exports also reached 15,893,209 tons worth $ 877m which had 44% rise compared with the same period last year.
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