Overall Situation of Steel Products Import and Export - In September 2025, China exported 10.465 million tons of steel, a month-on-month increase of 10.0%, with an average export price of $679.1 per ton, down 2.7% from the previous month [2][3] - Cumulatively, from January to September, China exported 87.955 million tons of steel, a year-on-year increase of 9.0%, with an average export price of $696.7 per ton, down 9.5% year-on-year [2][3] - In September, China imported 548,000 tons of steel, a month-on-month increase of 9.7%, with an average import price of $1,623.1 per ton, down 1.8% from the previous month [2][3] - Cumulatively, from January to September, China imported 4.532 million tons of steel, a year-on-year decrease of 12.6%, with an average import price of $1,692.3 per ton, up 1.1% year-on-year [2][3] Export Situation of Steel Products - In September, the export volume of major steel varieties increased, with significant growth in hot-rolled sheets and coated sheets [5] - Exports to ASEAN, African Union, and Gulf Cooperation Council countries saw notable increases, while exports to the European Union decreased [5][10] - Among 22 major steel varieties, only three showed a month-on-month decline in export volume, while several key varieties saw increases of over 10% [7][8] Import Situation of Steel Products - In September, the import scale of steel continued to rise, with a stable overall import structure [12][17] - 15 out of 22 major steel varieties saw a month-on-month increase in import volume, with significant growth in cold-rolled wide steel strips [15] - The import volume from major countries, except Germany, generally increased month-on-month [17] Future Outlook - The export volume of steel and steel billets remains high, with September's monthly steel export volume exceeding 10 million tons [18] - Exports to Southeast Asia and the Middle East are increasing, but competition in these markets is intensifying [18] - Emerging economies are imposing trade restrictions on Chinese steel products, prompting recommendations for exporters to manage their export pace and protect their rights [18]
中国钢铁工业协会：9月我国出口钢材1046.5万吨 环比增长10.0%