World crude steel production for the 63 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 152.6 million tonnes (Mt) in August 2023, a 2.2% increase compared to August 2022.

Over January-August, China's exports of semi-finished and finished steel increased by 30.6% on the year to 60.977 million mt.

China exports 27900.512 tons of ferrosilicon (Si>55%) in August 2023.

China exports 269938.853 tons of ferrosilicon (Si>55%) from January to August 2023.

China exports 43317.324 tons of silicon metal in August 2023.

China exports 373008.365 tons of silicon metal in Jan-Aug 2023.

China exports 2466 tons of ferrosilicon (Si≤55%) in August 2023.

China exports 18317.582 tons of ferrosilicon (Si≤55%) from January to August 2023.