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September world crude steel production 151.7M tonnes

October 25, 2018

Worldsteel published September’s world crude steel production on October 24th. World steel output was 151.7 million metric tonnes, 4.4% higher than in September 2017. Crude steel production in the first nine months of 2018 was 4.7% higher than in the same period last year. China accounted for 53% of world output in September with production […]

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Worldsteel raises 2018 and 2019 steel demand forecasts on improved China outlook

October 16, 2018

In its latest Short Range Outlook (SRO), published today, Worldsteel revised its world apparent steel use (ASU) growth forecast for 2018 upward. The revision increased forecast steel demand growth between 2017 and 2018 from 1.8% in its April 2018 Short Range Outlook to 3.9% in the figures published today. In addition, it revised the demand […]

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China crude steel production 80.3M tonnes in August, 2.7% up on August 2017

September 27, 2018

Worldsteel reported Chinese crude steel production at 80.3 million metric tonnes in August, 2.7% higher than in August 2017. Chinese output over the first eight months of 2018 was 5.9% higher than in the same period last year. Chinese net finished steel exports (exports minus imports) in August were approximately 4.7 million tonnes, 14% lower […]

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August world crude steel production 151.7M tonnes

September 27, 2018

Worldsteel published August’s world crude steel production on September 25th. World steel output was 151.7 million metric tonnes, 2.6% higher than in August 2017. Crude steel production for the first eight months of 2018 was 4.8% higher than in the same period last year. China accounted for 53% of world output in August with production […]

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China crude steel production 81.2M tonnes in July, 7.2% up on July 2017

September 4, 2018

Worldsteel reported Chinese crude steel production at 81.2 million metric tonnes in July, 7.2% higher than in July 2017. Chinese output over the first seven months of 2018 was 6.4% higher than in the same period last year. Chinese net finished steel exports (exports minus imports) in July were 4.9 million tonnes, 18.7% lower than […]

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July world crude steel production 154.6M tonnes

September 4, 2018

Worldsteel published July’s world crude steel production on August 27th. World steel output was 154.6 million metric tonnes, 5.8% higher than in July 2017. Crude steel production in the first seven months of 2018 was 5.1% higher than in the same period last year. China accounted for 53% of world output in July with production […]

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