February 19, 2009
Based on reported US import licenses, long products imports in January rose 57% to 280,000 short tons compared to actual December imports of 178,000 tons. The January increase was mainly due to growth in rebar and sections licenses. Rebar imports grew from December actual levels of 14,000 tons to January licenses of 65,000 tons. Sections […]
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February 17, 2009
Crude steel production in China reversed its decline and climbed 7% to reach 37.8 million metric tonnes in December. December finished steel exports also grew by the same percentage to 3.2 million tonnes. Crude steel production was 9% below its level in December 2007 and exports were 34% lower. Full-year 2008 crude production rose by […]
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