Steel Production in China decreased to 76900 Thousand Tonnes in July from 83700 Thousand Tonnes in June of 2026. Steel Production in China averaged 43002.76 Thousand Tonnes from 1990 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 99500.00 Thousand Tonnes in May of 2021 and a record low of 4918.00 Thousand Tonnes in February of 1990. source: World Steel Association

Steel Production in China is expected to be 79000.00 Thousand Tonnes by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the China Steel Production is projected to trend around 81500.00 Thousand Tonnes in 2027 and 81800.00 Thousand Tonnes in 2028, according to our econometric models.



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Mining Production -4.20 -2.20 percent Jul 2026
New Orders 48.50 51.20 points Jul 2026
Steel Production 76900.00 83700.00 Thousand Tonnes Jul 2026
Vehicle Sales YoY 2584000.00 2810000.00 Units Jul 2026


China Steel Production
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
76900.00 83700.00 99500.00 4918.00 1990 - 2026 Thousand Tonnes Monthly
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