Chinese Crude Steel Output to Add 2.3% YoY in Jan

Published: Feb 23, 2023 10:44

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According to the World Steel Association, In January 2023, the crude steel output of the 63 countries included in the statistics of the World Steel Association was 145.3 million mt.

According to the World Steel Association, In January 2023, the crude steel output of the 63 countries included in the statistics of the World Steel Association was 145.3 million mt, a year-on-year decrease of 3.3%.
The Chinese crude steel output is estimated at 79.45 million mt in January, up 2.3% YoY.

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