Tag: Japan: Steel production declines for sixth consecutive month in Aug’24

Japan Metal Daily: Japan’s domestic crude steel production declined for the sixth consecutive month in August 2024, falling by 3.9% y-o-y to 6.87 million tonnes (mnt) compared to the same period last year, as per Japan Iron and Steel Federation (JISF). The demand for steel products remains sluggish due to rising procurement costs and limited…