the latest data from the general administration of customs shows that in august 2023, china exported 5.61 million tons of steel plates, a year-on-year increase of 49.3%; the cumulative exports from january to august were 38.19 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 26.0%.
in august, china exported 1 million tons of steel bars, a year-on-year increase of 56.2%; from january to august, the cumulative exports were 7.36 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 50.0%.
