MYSTEEL: China stainless kitchenware exports surge in January-July

China's exports of stainless steel-contained tableware and kitchen utensils continued to show strong resilience during this year's January-July period, registering a significant 13.8% on-year increase at around 756,500 tonnes, according to data from the country's General Administration of Customs (GACC).

The export value of these products during this period reached Yuan 30.52 billion ($4.54 billion), up 3.2% from the same period last year. The robust performance stands in sharp contrast to the country's broader stainless steel export sector. Licensing curbs hit semi-finished steel China reinstated an export licensing system for all