China crude steel output in August up 0.5%.

China coke output in August down 2.5%.

China ferroalloy output in August down 13.3%.

The 2211 ferrosilicon contract price on ZCE closed at 8416 yuan per ton on September 26.

China raw iron ore output in August down 3.9%.

The 2211 ferrosilicon contract price on ZCE closed at 8338 yuan per ton on September 23.

The price of semi-coke on the cost side increased, which also supported the market.

World crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 150.6 million tonnes (Mt) in August 2022, a 3.0% decrease compared to August 2021.