China: Steel imports fall over 20%, y-o-y, in Jan-Aug’22

  • China’s steel imports in Jan-Aug’22 fell by 21.25% to 7.45 mnt as against 9.46 mnt in the same period last year, as per data recently released by customs.
  • Preference for domestic steel, weak end-user demand and subdued finished steel sentiments continued to weigh on imports.
  • Imports in Aug’22 stood at 89,000 t compared to 79,000 t in July.

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