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Top news, commentary and analysis on the China steel and other commodities markets.

WEEKLY: Chinese BF mills' import iron ore stocks rebound

After falling for two straight weeks, stockpiles of imported iron ore sintering fines held by Chinese integrated steelmakers rebounded during the past week as the mills increased procurements for the feed, Mysteel's latest survey showed.

Oct 22, 2026 11:50
China LPG port stocks to stay low on falling imports, firmer demand

China's LPG port stocks are expected to stay low as falling imports outpace only a marginal recovery in demand.

Oct 22, 2026 10:49
China's EPS exports, imports fall 4.65%, 46.76% MoM in Sep

In September 2026, China cut the exports of EPS by 4.65% month-on-month amid weakened cost advantage and container shortages, and slashed imports by 46.76%.

Oct 22, 2026 10:36
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Mysteel Survey
Latest updates from Mysteel's market surveys on China's commodity prices, inventories, production, imports/exports, costs, profits, and more.

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