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China's Iron Ore Imports Decline as Prices Fall Below $100/tonne

China's iron ore imports dropped 3.8% year-on-year in May 2025 to 98.13 million tonnes, with benchmark prices falling below $100/tonne CFR China amid supply constraints and domestic production cuts, while coking coal prices also weakened.

China's Steel Market Shows Divergent Trends Amid Broad Price Declines

China's steel prices extended declines in May 2025 with rebar and HRC both falling 2.9% month-on-month, reflecting weak construction and manufacturing demand, while premium steel products demonstrated relative stability.

China's Steel Market Braces for Seasonal Slowdown with Cautious Optimism

China's steel industry enters the traditional June demand lull with daily crude steel output expected to stabilize around 2.7 million tonnes, keeping prices under pressure, though potential infrastructure stimulus could provide late-quarter support.

China's Steel Output Contracts While Exports Show Resilience in May 2025

China's crude steel production fell 6.9% year-on-year in May 2025 to 86.55 million tonnes, while steel exports surged 9.8%, demonstrating the industry's strategic pivot to overseas markets amid domestic demand weakness.

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