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.

China steel exports up 31.6% YoY in Jan-Aug, 2021.

China steel imports down 22.4% YoY in Jan-Aug, 2021.

China iron ores and concentrates imports down 1.7% YoY in Jan-Aug, 2021.

The country reported the first year-on-year contraction in crude steel output in late July since the start of 2021, eyeing a 3.03-percent decrease.