General Administration of Customs: China Exported 10.121 Million tons of Steel in July 2026

According to data released by the General Administration of Customs on August 7, China exported 10.121 million tons of steel in July 2026, a decrease of 199,000 tons, or 1.93%, compared to the previous month. From January to July, cumulative steel exports reached 64.995 million tons, a year-on-year decrease of 4.4%.

In July, China imported 445,000 tons of steel, an increase of 4,000 tons, or 0.91%, compared to the previous month. From January to July, cumulative steel imports reached 3.14 million tons, a year-on-year decrease of 10.1%.

In July, China imported 108.085 million tons of iron ore and its concentrates, a decrease of 4.604 million tons, or 4.09%, compared to the previous month. From January to July, cumulative iron ore and its concentrate imports reached 736.841 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 5.9%.

In July, China imported 42.728 million tons of coal and lignite, a decrease of 51,000 tons or 0.12% month-on-month; from January to July, the cumulative imports of coal and lignite reached 268.109 million tons, an increase of 4.3% year-on-year.