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

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

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

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

The 2209 ferrosilicon contract price on ZCE closed at 7520 yuan per ton on August 17.

China's producer price index, which gauges factory-gate prices, increased 4.2 percent year-on-year in July, following a 6.1 percent rise from the previous month, the NBS said.

The LCRC said that since the railway's opening, it has been actively enhancing the transportation organization, optimizing the freight service, and effectively ensuring efficient and smooth transportation.

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