China’s HRC exports double in January-February on strong overseas demand

China’s export volume of hot-rolled coil more than doubled year on year in the first two months of 2023, maintaining the solid growth recorded since May 2022, according to the latest Chinese customs data.

Aside from HRC, other flat steel products – including cold-rolled coil, hot-dipped galvanized coil and steel plate – also posted year-over-year increases in January-February. This was due to the fact...