Global steel trade flows in Q1CY'26 remain fragmented amid rising protectionism

Source: BigMint May 28, 2026 08:30

China remains dominant exporter despite 10% y-o-y decline in shipments. India records strongest export growth among major exporters. US, India imports fall sharply as trade barriers reshape flows

Global steel trade flows remained uneven in Q1CY'26 as rising protectionism and shifting regional cost structures continued to reshape export and import patterns. Steel exports from the top-10 exporting regions stood at around 57.9 million tonnes (mnt) during January-March 2026, with China retaining overwhelming dominance despite lower shipments. At the

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