CISA: April Production and Sales Analysis of Plate and Strip by Key Enterprises Shows Mixed Results

Published: May 26, 2025 15:44

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[CISA: Analysis of Production and Sales of Plate and Strip by Key Statistical Enterprises in April]

In April, the production of medium-thickness plate mills among key statistical enterprises continued to rise YoY, while the production of hot continuous rolling mills decreased slightly, and the production of cold continuous rolling mills remained flat. Among the main varieties of plates, shipbuilding plates, steel plates for engineering machinery, and electrical steel plates saw significant YoY increases in production; container plates, pipeline steel plates, boiler and pressure vessel plates, and home appliance plates experienced relatively large YoY declines in production. Product prices all declined MoM. From January to April, the cumulative production of medium-thickness plate mills increased YoY, while the cumulative production of hot continuous rolling mills and cold continuous rolling mills both decreased YoY.

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