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Photo – China’s steel market in 2021-2023: overcapacity and export growth
China’s steel market in 2021-2023: overcapacity and export growth

Every year China increases steel capacity while reducing apparent steel consumption

Photo – EC initiates anti-dumping investigation into seamless pipes from China
EC initiates anti-dumping investigation into seamless pipes from China

The procedure was initiated following a complaint filed by the European Association of Steel Pipe Manufacturers

Photo – Utilization of China’s blast furnace capacities increased despite low steelmakers’ profits
Utilization of China’s blast furnace capacities increased despite low steelmakers’ profits

The increase in production was mainly contributed by factories in Hebei province

Photo – China intends to reduce dependence on imported iron ore
China intends to reduce dependence on imported iron ore

In 2024, domestic production of iron ore concentrate is expected to increase by 5-10 million tons

Photo – China’s real estate investments in January-April decreased by 9.8% y/y
China’s real estate investments in January-April decreased by 9.8% y/y

Sentiment in the real estate market improved due to a number of steps taken by the state

Photo – EU launches trade investigation into Chinese tinplate
EU launches trade investigation into Chinese tinplate

The investigation will last up to 14 months, with the possible introduction of temporary duties after 7-8 months

Photo – China reduced steel production by 3% y/y in January-April
China reduced steel production by 3% y/y in January-April

Analysts expect steel output to rise in May due to improved demand and consumption prospects

Photo – US announces an increase in tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum to 25%
US announces an increase in tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum to 25%

The White House notes that these actions are intended to protect the American steel industry

Photo – Fitch forecasts steel production growth in China in Q2
Fitch forecasts steel production growth in China in Q2

Steel companies are encouraged to increase steel production amid improving earnings

Photo – China’s Baosteel raises June prices for hot-rolled coils
China’s Baosteel raises June prices for hot-rolled coils

The company also raised offers for some other types of products

Photo – Steel demand in China to remain stable in 2024 – forecast
Steel demand in China to remain stable in 2024 – forecast

Expectations take into account GDP growth targets and the recovery of demand in the manufacturing industry

Photo – China extends anti-dumping duties on imports of stainless steel products
China extends anti-dumping duties on imports of stainless steel products

The country confirmed the further application of tariffs on products from the EU, Great Britain, Japan, South Korea and Indonesia

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