China

Sulphur dioxide emissions per ton of steel amounted to 0.19 kg/t, smoke and dust – 0.20 kg/t, nitrogen oxide – 0.35 kg/t

Industry association estimates losses for the country's economy at €55 million in 2023

The total area of ​​sold commercial real estate decreased by 20.5% y/y

Demand for raw materials in the Asian market remains weak

In this way, they are trying to stop the rapid decline in prices for finished products

The results exceeded market forecasts. Production was expected to fall amid seasonally low demand

If approved, the plans will add about 1.52 million tons per year of blast furnace capacity and 1.66 million tons per year of EAF capacity

The dynamics of commodity prices remains weak

The European Commission has decided to maintain the current anti-dumping duties for another five years

These measures are related to the need to reduce environmental pollution

Ukraine has the potential to increase iron ore exports to China, but imports of Chinese coated sheets and pipes threaten local producers

On March 6, a ship carrying Chinese metal products was attacked by the Houthis