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China’s key steel producers, represented by the China Iron and Steel Association (CISA), recorded a 2.1% rise in daily crude steel output during the mid-July period (July 11–20), compared to early July. This increase highlights renewed momentum in production as mills anticipate a potential rebound in demand during the second half of the year.
Alongside higher output, CISA-member mills also reported an increase in finished steel inventories. The rise in both production and stock levels suggests that mills are cautiously optimistic, preparing for a possible uptick in domestic infrastructure and construction activity while also hedging against market volatility.
The move comes amid a fluctuating demand environment, with China’s real estate sector still under pressure and export markets remaining uncertain due to global trade dynamics. By ramping up production and holding additional inventory, steelmakers appear to be striking a balance between maintaining supply readiness and managing short-term demand uncertainty.
This production strategy also reflects broader industry efforts to stabilize the market while aligning with policy guidance on maintaining healthy inventory levels. Market analysts will be watching closely to see if this output rise sustains or tapers off in response to actual demand signals in the coming weeks.
The mid-July increase marks a shift from earlier production slowdowns and could signal the start of a more active steel cycle heading into late summer.
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