World crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 143.3 million tonnes (Mt) in February 2020, a 2.8% increase compared to February 2019.

In mid-March, social inventory of 5 varieties of steel in 20 cities was 20 million tons.

Raw ore volume of iron ore in Hebei up by 3.8% YoY rom January to February.

Crude steel production up by 3.7% YoY from January to February.

Until March 16, cumulative power supply of Ordos City was 9950 million kwh.

In the week ending on March 14, 2020, US domestic raw steel production was 1,878,000 net tons while the capability utilization rate was 80.5 percent.

In early March, 2020, crude steel production of key steel mills was 18.086 million tons.

The social steel stock of 5 varieties in early March, 2020 was 20.21 million tons, up by 1.16 million (6.1%) tons than last ten days.