The United States’ imports of finished steel products increased moderately month on month but ballooned year on year in September.

Adjusted year-to-date production through October 23, 2021 was 77,019,000 net tons, at a capability utilization rate of 81.3 percent.

...an 8.9% decrease compared to September 2020.

China raw iron ore output in September up 9.6% YoY.

China crude steel output in September down 21.2% YoY.

China coke output in September down 9.6% YoY.

World crude steel production was 156.8 million tonnes (Mt) in August 2021, a 1.4% decrease compared to August 2020.

Australian premium hard coking coal prices on a fob basis rose to $313.35/t on 10 September amid tight supply availability.