Latest news on China Ferrous markets

WEEKLY: China's HRC output edges up on week, prices rally

Hot-rolled coil (HRC) production among the 37 Chinese steelmakers regularly surveyed by Mysteel inched up by 10,000 tonnes or 0.33% on week to 3.03 million tonnes during April 9-15, as some North China-based mills ended brief maintenance work and resumed normal operation.

NEA: China's power consumption rises 3.5% YoY in March

China's electricity consumption reached 859.5 billion kWh in March, up 3.5% year on year, according to data released by the National Energy Administration on April 20.

WEEKLY: China's import iron ore prices gain ground

Chinese prices for imported iron ore increased across both spot and futures markets last week, mainly as supply pressure eased with a notable decline seen in portside inventories, according to Mysteel's latest weekly report.

China nickel sulfate exports surge 248.8% % MoM in Mar

China's nickel sulfate exports reached 518 tonnes in March, up 370 tonnes or 248.8% from the previous month, and up 123 tonnes or 31.0% year-on-year, according to data from the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China. Among the total, exports to South Korea stood at 40

China nickel sulfate imports up 17.4% MoM in Mar

China's nickel sulfate imports reached 29,680 tonnes in March, up 4,403 tonnes or 17.4% from the previous month, and up 11,300 tonnes or 61.5% year-on-year, according to data from the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China. Among the total, imports from Indonesia stood a

China's Ferroalloys Imports and Exports in March 2026

WEEKLY: China ferrous scrap prices, demand both retreat

Chinese prices of ferrous scrap decreased marginally during the past week despite the strengthening of finished steel products prices, Mysteel's survey showed. The demand for scrap materials among steelmakers showed signs of weakening, according to the survey.

Survey: China monthly nickel matte imports Apr, 2026

The monthly survey of China's nickel matte import volume. Unit: kg

Survey: China monthly nickel sulfate imports Apr, 2026

The monthly survey of China's nickel sulfate import volume. Unit: kg

Survey: China monthly nickel sulfate exports Apr, 2026

The monthly survey of China's nickel sulfate export volume. Unit: kg