The iron and steel industries of which of the following countries are almost fully dependent on imported raw materials?

The correct answer is B. Japan.

Japan is a resource-poor country and imports most of its raw materials, including iron ore and coking coal, for its iron and steel industry. In 2019, Japan imported 99.8% of its iron ore and 99.6% of its coking coal.

Britain, Poland, and Germany are all resource-rich countries and have their own domestic sources of iron ore and coking coal. In 2019, Britain produced 1.2% of its iron ore and 1.1% of its coking coal, Poland produced 3.6% of its iron ore and 1.3% of its coking coal, and Germany produced 1.8% of its iron ore and 0.8% of its coking coal.

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