时隔16年 我国再对钢铁实施出口许可证管理

Core Viewpoint - The Chinese government is reintroducing export license management for certain steel products starting January 1, 2026, marking a significant shift in steel export regulation after 16 years of deregulation, aimed at promoting high-quality development in the steel industry and maintaining global trade balance [1][2]. Group 1: Export License Management - The new export license management will cover 300 customs product codes, encompassing the entire steel industry chain from raw materials to finished products [1]. - This policy is a response to the challenges faced by the steel industry, including structural contradictions in export volumes and prices, and aims to optimize the export product structure [2][3]. Group 2: Export Volume and Pricing - In the first eleven months of 2025, China's steel exports reached 107.7 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 6.7%, with an expected total export volume of 115 million tons for the year, surpassing the historical high of 112 million tons in 2015 [2]. - Despite the increase in export volume, there is a notable decline in export prices, with the average export price dropping by 10.3% to $699.3 per ton in the first half of 2025 [3]. Group 3: Trade Friction and Market Strategy - The steel industry has faced over 50 anti-dumping cases since 2024, with countries like Vietnam, India, and South Korea imposing anti-dumping duties as high as 38.02% on Chinese steel products [3]. - The export license management is expected to compel companies to adjust their product structures and reduce reliance on traditional markets with high anti-dumping duties, while exploring emerging markets in Africa and Latin America [3]. Group 4: Recommendations for Companies - Companies are advised to familiarize themselves with the specific products under the new management and prepare necessary documentation for export licenses starting December 15, 2025 [4]. - There is a push for increased R&D investment in high-end steel products, with some leading companies already exporting "green steel" products that significantly reduce carbon emissions [4].