Report: Jan-Sep crude steel production in Hunan up 13.6% YoY

SHANGHAI, Nov 2 (SMM) – Crude steel production in Hunan came in at 17.06 million mt in January to September this year, up nearly 13.6% from the same period in 2017, showed data from Chinese research firm ASKCI Consulting.
 
In September, the province produced some 1.98 million mt of crude steel, up 10.61% from a year ago. Output edged down month on month in August and September, after rising steadily during March-July on a monthly basis, according to the data.