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Worldsteel raises 2017 world steel demand growth forecast

April 22, 2017

In its latest Short Range Outlook (SRO), published April 21st, Worldsteel revised its world apparent steel use (ASU) growth forecast upward. The revision increased estimated world steel demand growth between 2016 and 2017 from 0.5% in its October 2016 Short Range Outlook to 1.3% in the recent published figures. While China’s ASU was expected to […]

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China crude steel production 61.2 million tonnes in February

March 23, 2017

Worldsteel reported Chinese crude steel production at 61.2 million metric tonnes in February, 4.6% higher than in February 2016, even though February 2016 was one day longer. China’s net finished steel exports (exports minus imports) in February were about 4.6 million tonnes, 35% lower than in February 2016. China monthly crude steel production January 2005 […]

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February world crude steel production 126.6M tonnes

March 23, 2017

Worldsteel published February’s world crude steel production yesterday. World crude steel output was 126.6 million metric tonnes, 4.1% higher than in February 2016, though February 2016 was one day longer. China accounted for 48% of world output in February with production of 61.2 million tonnes, 4.6% up on February 2016. Asian crude production outside of […]

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January world crude steel production 136.5M tonnes

February 24, 2017

Worldsteel published January’s world crude steel production on February 21st. World crude steel output was 136.5M metric tonnes, 7.0% higher than in January 2016. China accounted for 49% of world output in January with production of 67.2 million tonnes, up 7.4% compared to January 2016. Asian crude production outside of China increased by 6.1% driven […]

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China crude steel production 67.2M tonnes in January

February 21, 2017

Worldsteel reported Chinese crude steel production at 67.2 million metric tonnes in January, 7.4% higher than in January 2016. China’s net finished steel exports (exports minus imports) in January were 6.3 million tonnes, 28.1% lower than in January 2016 and the lowest level since April 2014. China monthly crude steel production January 2005 to January […]

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China crude steel production 67.2Mt in December and 808.4Mt in 2016

January 27, 2017

Worldsteel reported crude steel production in China at 67.2 million metric tonnes in December, 3.2% higher than in December 2015. Taking into account Worldsteel revisions, full-year output in 2016 was 1.2% higher than it was in 2015. In addition, China’s net finished steel exports (exports minus imports) in December were 6.6 million tonnes, 30% lower […]

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