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  • China: Crude steel output drops around 4% y-o-y in Jan-Feb’26

    China: Crude steel output drops around 4% y-o-y in Jan-Feb’26

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    Hitanshi
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    Weak domestic demand weighs on steel production Elevated supply and competitive pricing boost exports China’s crude steel production stood at 160.34 million tonnes (mnt) in January-February 2026, down 3.6% y-o-y, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). Factors affecting crude steel output: Weak domestic demand: The year typically begins with a slower phase, as…