China's steel sector registered notable output growth in July as the country's economic recovery consolidates, industry data showed.

World crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 152.7 million tonnes (Mt) in July 2020.

World crude steel production for the 64 countries was 152.7 million tonnes (Mt) in July 2020.

In the week ending on August 15, 2020, domestic raw steel production was 1,377,000 net tons while the capability utilization rate was 61.5 percent.

Hebei Crude Steel Production up 19% YoY in July.

Japan's steel export volume was 2.429 million tons in June, down 16.7% year-on-year and 3.1% month on month.

China's crude steel production up 9.07% YoY in July 2020.

The major markets supplying steel and iron to Vietnam in the period included China, Japan and South Korea, according to the Vietnam Steel Association on Thursday.