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Photo – Chinese steel exports will regulate demand for Supramax vessels
Chinese steel exports will regulate demand for Supramax vessels

The growth in global steel flows last year was driven by China

Photo – ANNOUNCEMENT: Kallanish Asia Steel Markets 2026
ANNOUNCEMENT: Kallanish Asia Steel Markets 2026

The event will examine the situation on the Asian steel market and current challenges

Photo – Global HRC prices rose in most regions at the beginning of the year
Global HRC prices rose in most regions at the beginning of the year

In the EU and the US, positive dynamics were supported by large local factories, which gradually raised their offer prices

Photo – Emissions in China’s steel industry rose by 4.4% y/y in December
Emissions in China’s steel industry rose by 4.4% y/y in December

cEnergy consumption in the industry decreased by 6.4% y/y during the month

Photo – China exported over 5 million tons of stainless steel in 2025
China exported over 5 million tons of stainless steel in 2025

Imports of these products amounted to 1.52 million tons

Photo – BHP seeks alternative ore buyers amid contract dispute with China – Reuters
BHP seeks alternative ore buyers amid contract dispute with China – Reuters

The company shipped Jimblebar ore to Malaysia and Vietnam

Photo – China increased trading in quotas on its carbon market by 24% y/y in 2025
China increased trading in quotas on its carbon market by 24% y/y in 2025

The growth is largely attributable to the inclusion of three carbon-intensive sectors

Photo – China reduced iron ore production by 2.8% y/y in 2025
China reduced iron ore production by 2.8% y/y in 2025

In December, this indicator fell by 4.4% y/y

Photo – Fortescue strengthens cooperation with China for uninterrupted ore supply
Fortescue strengthens cooperation with China for uninterrupted ore supply

In particular, the company purchases solar panels and wind turbines from Chinese companies

Photo – Industrial production in China grew by 5.9% y/y in 2025
Industrial production in China grew by 5.9% y/y in 2025

In steel industry, this indicator increased by 4.5% on an annualized basis

Photo – Steel production in China fell to a seven-year low in 2025
Steel production in China fell to a seven-year low in 2025

Decline in construction demand reduced production, while rolled steel exports rose to record levels

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