China's imports of coking coal saw steady growth in November, according to data from General Administration of Customs.

In the week ending on December 21, 2019, domestic raw steel production was 1,866,000 net tons while the capability utilization rate was 80.7 percent.

World crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 147.8 million tonnes (Mt) in November 2019, a 1.0% decrease compared to November 2018.

China's crude steel output is expected to reach 980 million tonnes in 2019, an annual increase of 7 percent, said He Wenbo.

In November 2019, not only did construction steel achieve record sales, but Hoa Phat steel pipe also reached the highest level ever in sales history, reaching 72.500 tons.

Crude steel output in 2019 and 2020 are expected to reach 988 million tons and 981 million tons, respectively.

The figure was an increase of 4.2 percent from the same period last year, the MCGA said in a statement.

The figure was an increase of 4.2 percent from the same period last year, the MCGA said in a statement.