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September world crude steel production 132.9M tonnes

October 24, 2016

Worldsteel published September’s world crude steel production on October 20th. World crude steel output was 132.9 million metric tonnes, 2.0% higher than in September 2015. World crude steel production in the first nine months of 2016 was 0.4% lower than in the same period last year. China accounted for 51% of world output in September […]

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Worldsteel raises world steel demand growth forecast on improved China outlook

October 12, 2016

In its latest Short Range Outlook (SRO), published October 11th, Worldsteel revised its world apparent steel use (ASU) growth forecast upwards. The revision raised estimated world steel demand growth between 2015 and 2016 from -0.8% in its April Short Range Outlook to 0.2% in its recent published figures. In addition, it revised the demand growth […]

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China crude steel production 68.6M tonnes in August

September 23, 2016

Worldsteel reported Chinese crude steel production at 68.6 million metric tonnes in August, 3.0% higher than in August 2015. Chinese crude steel output in the first eight months of 2016 was 0.2% higher than in the same period last year. China’s net finished steel exports (exports minus imports) in August were about 8 million tonnes, […]

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August world crude steel production 134.1M tonnes

September 22, 2016

Worldsteel published August’s world crude steel production on September 21st. World crude steel output was 134.1 million metric tonnes, 1.9% higher than in August 2015. World crude steel production in the first eight months of 2016 was 0.7% lower than in the same period last year. China accounted for 51% of world output in August […]

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China crude steel production 66.8M tonnes in July

August 30, 2016

Worldsteel reported Chinese crude steel production at 66.8 million metric tonnes in July, 2.6% higher than in July 2015. Crude steel output in the first seven months of 2016 was 0.2% lower than in the same period last year. China’s net finished steel exports (exports minus imports) in July were 9.2 million tonnes, 5.6% higher […]

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July world crude steel production 133.7M tonnes

August 30, 2016

Worldsteel published July’s world crude steel production on August 22nd. World crude steel output was 133.7 million metric tonnes, 1.4% higher than in July 2015. World crude steel production in the first seven months of 2016 was 1.1% lower than in the same period last year. China accounted for 50% of world output in July […]

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