Italian crude steel production declines in Feb
According to the data from Italian steelmakers' association Federacciai, the production of crude steel in Italy totaled around 2.05 million tons in February this year, down by 2.8% compared to the same month a year ago, but rising from those in February of 2017, 2016 and 2015.
Besides, Italian production of long products in January was approximately 895,000 tons, reducing by 5.1% year on year; that of steel plate was around 850,000 tons, 9.3% lower compared to the same month a year earlier.
