China’s finished steel exports climbed to their highest monthly level of 2026 in September, supported by strong overseas orders. Export volumes are expected to remain elevated at least through November.
According to the latest data, China’s finished steel exports totaled 10.492 million tons in September, up by 0.3% year on year. The average daily export volume reached 349,726 tons, an increase of 6.8% from August.
From January to September, China’s finished steel exports totaled 85.641 million tons, down 2.6% year on year, or 2.318 million tons. However, the decline narrowed from 3% recorded in the January-August period.
From January to August, China’s total exports of semi-finished and finished steel increased by 2.8% year on year to 89.196 million tons. Steel export orders also increased in September compared with August, providing further support for export volumes in October and November.