[SMM Steel Monthly Shipping] In May, departures from 32 Chinese ports edged down 3.43% MoM.

Published: Jun 5, 2026 18:22

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According to the latest SMM steel shipping data, China's total steel export volume from 32 ports in May was 11.46 million mt, down 3.43% MoM. Among main ports, port departures for steel in May were Zhanjiang (450,900 mt, up 66.63% MoM), Fangchenggang (171,100 mt, up 40.13% MoM), Zhangjiagang (670,700 mt, up 45.52% MoM), Luojing Port (1.2224 million mt, up 30.15% MoM), Tianjin Xingang Port (2.6011 million mt, down 14.76% MoM), and Caofeidian (337,400 mt, down 33.23% MoM).

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