Core Insights - The report highlights the growth in the number of enterprises in the black metal smelting and rolling processing industry, with a total of 6,265 enterprises as of the first half of 2025, reflecting an increase of 56 enterprises year-on-year, which is a growth rate of 0.9% [1] Industry Overview - The black metal smelting and rolling processing industry accounted for 1.2% of the total industrial enterprises in China as of the first half of 2025 [1] - The threshold for scale industrial enterprises was raised from an annual main business income of 5 million yuan to 20 million yuan starting from 2011 [1] Related Companies - The report mentions several listed companies in the industry, including CITIC Special Steel, Hebei Steel, Zhongnan Shares, Benxi Steel Plate, and others [1] Research Background - The data is sourced from the National Bureau of Statistics and compiled by Zhiyan Consulting, a leading industry consulting firm in China, which specializes in providing in-depth industry research reports and investment forecasts [1]