Tag: china steel consumption

  • China’s steel demand scenario in Jan-Aug’24: Trends and Projections

    China’s steel demand scenario in Jan-Aug’24: Trends and Projections

    Horizon Insights: China’s steel products’ consumption rose marginally by 0.58% y-o-y from January to August, with the weakness in construction activities being partially offset by relatively healthy manufacturing and direct steel exports. Looking ahead, headwinds may emerge due to a continued contraction in domestic demand for manufactured goods and a decline in indirect exports. In…