In the first quarter, the output of crude steel, pig iron and steel in China was 243.38 million tons, 200.91 million tons and 311.93 million tons respectively.

In March, the national coke output was 40.17 million tons, a year-on-year decrease of 1.1%.

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In 2023 steel demand will see further growth of 2.2% to reach 1,881.4 Mt. The current forecast is subject to high uncertainty.

The 2205 ferrosilicon contract price on ZCE closed at 10908 yuan per ton on April 18.

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Average price of semi-coke related products (April 4-april 10, 2022).

Analysis said that the demand in April may be lower than expected, restraining the rise of steel prices.