China Daily Steel Output Falls

Steel

Daily crude steel output at China Iron and Steel Association member mills fell to 1.65 Mt in the period 21-31 August, according to data from U-metal, as anti-pollution measures required mills around Beijing to reduce production levels in advance of the WWII anniversary parade in early September. This is down from 1.72 Mt/day in the preceding 10 days and compares with 1.68 Mt/day for the same period last year.