[China's Crude Steel Production at 83.63 Million mt in April]

Published: May 18, 2026 15:42

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Data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed that in April 2026, China's crude steel production was 83.63 million mt, down 2.8% YoY; pig iron production was 70.69 million mt, down 3.6% YoY; steel production was 122.63 million mt, down 1.7% YoY. From January to April, China's crude steel production was 331.12 million mt, down 4.1% YoY; pig iron production was 282.28 million mt, down 3.1% YoY; steel production was 471.94 million mt, down 1.3% YoY.

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