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World crude steel production rises 1.7% on March, 2022 to 165.1Mt

April 21, 2023

Worldsteel published March, 2023 world crude steel production today. World crude steel output was 165.1 million metric tonnes, 1.7% higher than in March, 2022. China produced 95.7 million tonnes in March, accounting for 58% of world output and rising 6.9% on March, 2022. World crude steel production outside of China fell 4.7% on March, 2022. […]

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Worldsteel forecasts steel demand to rise 2.3% in 2023, 1.3% higher than October, 2022 forecast

April 19, 2023

In its latest Short Range Outlook (SRO) published yesterday, Worldsteel expects world steel demand in 2023 to reach 1,822 million metric tonnes. The new forecast increases estimated demand growth between 2022 and 2023 from 1.0% in its October, 2022 SRO to 2.3% in the newly released figures. World steel demand is expected to grow by […]

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US long products imports down 44% on March, 2022 at 275kt

April 18, 2023

Based on reported import licenses, US long products imports fell 44% from 490,000 short tons in March, 2022 to 275,000 tons last month. According to import licenses, wire rod imports showed the highest volume decline due to lower imports from Malaysia, India, Mexico, and Vietnam. Rebar imports also declined significantly from Mexico. Long products imports […]

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US flat products imports fall 28% on March, 2022 to 702kt

April 12, 2023

Based on reported import licenses, US flat products imports fell 28% from 982,000 short tons in March, 2022 to 702,000 tons in March, 2023. Hot dip galvanized imports fell by the highest volume with imports down from Vietnam, Turkey, and Brazil. Hot rolled imports also fell significantly March-on-March from South Korea. In contrast, cut plate […]

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China crude steel production up 5.6% on February, 2022 at 80.1Mt

March 24, 2023

Worldsteel reported crude steel production in China at 80.1 million metric tonnes in February, 5.6% higher than in February, 2022. Chinese production in the first two months of 2023 was 3.9% higher than in the same period last year. Data from China’s General Administration of Customs show net finished steel exports (exports minus imports) for […]

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World crude steel production down 1% on February, 2022 at 142.4Mt

March 24, 2023

Worldsteel published February, 2023 world crude steel production yesterday. World crude steel output was 142.4 million metric tonnes in February, 1.0% lower than in February, 2022. China produced 80.1 million tonnes in February, accounting for 56% of world output and rising 5.6% on February, 2022. World crude steel production outside of China fell 8.4% on […]

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