Output of raw iron ore in China in July 2022 down 3.5% YoY.

Output of crude steel in China in July 2022 down 6.4% YoY.

Output of coke in China in July 2022 down 1.0% YoY.

Output of ferroalloys in China in July 2022 down 6.9% YoY.

Output of pig iron in China in July 2022 down 3.6% YoY.

Output of steel in China in July 2022 down 5.2% YoY.

The new numbers were the result of a previous public consultation, which reviewed the methodology and other factors related to calculating nameplate generation capacity.

The rise in trade deficit has been attributed to a surge in imports driven by elevated global commodity prices.