China's iron ore imports remained firm in September, marking the third-highest volumes so far this year, although it fell from the near three-year high in August.

World crude steel production for the 63 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 152.6 million tonnes (Mt) in August 2023, a 2.2% increase compared to August 2022.

Over January-August, China's exports of semi-finished and finished steel increased by 30.6% on the year to 60.977 million mt.

World crude steel production for the 63 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 152.6 million tonnes (Mt) in August 2023, a 2.2% increase compared to August 2022.

China's raw coal output rose 2 percent year on year to 380 million tonnes in August, official data showed.

During the period, China imported a total of 669 million tons of iron ore, up 6.9 percent from the same period last year, according to the data.

Analysis from the CISA showed that steel exports to Brazil, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia,and Turkiye all grew over 60 percent in the first six months.

China's raw coal output posted steady growth in May, official data showed.