Meng Wei, a spokeswoman for the NDRC, told a news briefing that the high comparison base last year is a key factor in this context.

China will guide centrally administered State-owned enterprises (SOEs) to increase investment in key strategic emerging industries such as new energy and high-end equipment manufacturing this year.

World crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 161.0 million tonnes (Mt) in March 2022, a 5.8% decrease compared to March 2021.

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In FY 2021 / 22, the output and export volume of finished steel products in India increased significantly year-on-year by 17.7% and 25.1% respectively.

In the first quarter, the output of crude steel, pig iron and steel in China was 243.38 million tons, 200.91 million tons and 311.93 million tons respectively.

Analysis said that the demand in April may be lower than expected, restraining the rise of steel prices.