China's steel exports defy global headwinds: structural shifts sustain high levels, but growth momentum may slow

Source: Mysteel Nov 12, 2025 10:21

Despite the sharp escalation of global trade protectionism, China's steel exports continued to exceed expectations in the first three quarters of 2025. Supported by a combination of price-for-volume strategy and a structural pivot toward new regions and product categories, Chinese steelmakers managed to offset the contraction of traditional Southeast Asian markets and achieve robust growth. However, as trade remedy investigations intensify and demand in Africa and Latin America shows early signs of fatigue, the pace of export expansion is likely to moderate in the coming quarters.

Overall Export Performance: Strong Volume Growth amid Lower Prices Between January and September 2025, China exported a total of 98.69 million tonnes of steel products, representing an increase of 14.73 million tonnes or 17.6% on-year. Within this, finished steel exports rose by 7.32 million tonnes, while semi-finished billets increased by

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