SHANGHAI, Oct 8 (SMM) – Global stainless steel melt shop production increased by 1.9% year on year to 26.1 million mt in the first half of 2019, according to latest data from the International Stainless Steel Forum (ISSF) on October 3.
China’s production accounted for 14.4 million mt, up 8.5% from the same period last year.
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