[July China Steel Plate Exports at 6.02 Million Tons]

Published: Aug 18, 2026 14:55

According to the latest data from the General Administration of Customs, in July 2026, China exported 6.02 million tons of steel plates, down 1.8% year-on-year; from January to July, total exports reached 38.26 million tons, down 9.9% year-on-year.

In July, China exported 1.92 million tons of steel bars, up 20.9% year-on-year; from January to July, total exports were 11.93 million tons, up 12.3% year-on-year.

In July, China exported 660,000 tons of angle steel and shaped steel, up 0.4% year-on-year; from January to July, total exports were 4.58 million tons, up 4.9% year-on-year.

In July, China exported 240,000 tons of steel wire rods, down 3.2% year-on-year; from January to July, total exports were 1.6 million tons, down 5.2% year-on-year.

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According to the latest data from the General Administration of Custom - Shanghai Metals Market (SMM)