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July world crude steel production rises 1.7% to 157M tonnes

August 27, 2019

Worldsteel published July world crude steel production today. World crude steel output was 156.7 million metric tonnes, 1.7% higher than in July 2018. China accounted for 54% of world production in July with output of 85.2 million tonnes, 5.0% higher than in July 2018. Asian production outside of China rose 0.8%, with increases in Vietnam […]

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US long steel products imports down 52% in February, back up 73% in March

April 18, 2019

Based on reported import licenses, US long steel products imports fell 52% from 367,000 short tons in January to 175,000 tons in February. Compared to February import licenses, March licenses rose 73% to 302,000 tons. The 73% rise was mainly due to higher rebar import licenses for countries including Portugal and Spain, as well higher […]

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Import licenses signal 35% drop in US long steel products imports in September

October 19, 2018

Based on reported import licenses, US long steel products imports are expected to fall 35% from 333,000 short tons in August to 216,000 tons in September. This is mainly the result of lower rebar and wire rod import licenses. Rebar license volumes dropped 60% compared to August actuals due to lower licenses for Turkey, Italy, […]

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US long steel products imports rise 3% in August

September 18, 2018

Based on reported import licenses, US long steel products imports rose 3% from 327,000 short tons in July to 337,000 tons in August. Licenses show wire rod imports rising significantly in August from Turkey, Vietnam, Germany and South Korea. This was offset by lower rebar import licenses from Italy and Spain (and despite higher rebar […]

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July world crude steel production 154.6M tonnes

September 4, 2018

Worldsteel published July’s world crude steel production on August 27th. World steel output was 154.6 million metric tonnes, 5.8% higher than in July 2017. Crude steel production in the first seven months of 2018 was 5.1% higher than in the same period last year. China accounted for 53% of world output in July with production […]

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Steep rise in rebar licenses signals 84% increase in July long steel products imports

August 20, 2018

Based on reported import licenses, US long steel products imports are expected to rise 84% from 190,000 short tons in June to 350,000 tons in July. This is following a 223% rise in rebar import licenses in July, due mainly to higher licenses from Italy and Spain. In addition, parallel flange sections licenses rose 270% […]

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