China's crude steel output is expected to reach 980 million tonnes in 2019, an annual increase of 7 percent, said He Wenbo.

In November 2019, not only did construction steel achieve record sales, but Hoa Phat steel pipe also reached the highest level ever in sales history, reaching 72.500 tons.

Crude steel output in 2019 and 2020 are expected to reach 988 million tons and 981 million tons, respectively.

The figure was an increase of 4.2 percent from the same period last year, the MCGA said in a statement.

The figure was an increase of 4.2 percent from the same period last year, the MCGA said in a statement.

General Administration of Customs latest data showed that China imported 90.65 million tonnes of iron ore in November.

General Administration of Customs latest data showed that China imported 90.65 million tonnes of iron ore in November.

American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported that the U.S. imported a total of 2,177,000 net tons (NT) of steel in October 2019.