NBS: China's rebar output in June slips 3.9% on year

Chinese production of rebar in June dropped by 3.9% on year to 17.5 million tonnes, according to the latest data released by the China's National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on July 19. Industry watchers attributed the decline mainly to environmental facility inspections which had affected steelmakers' operations.

Chinese production of rebar in June dropped by 3.9% on year to 17.5 million tonnes, according to the latest data released by the China’s National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on July 19. Industry watchers attributed the decline mainly to environmental facility inspections which had affected steelmakers’ operations.Over January-June, China’s