During this period, steel port departures from China's main ports totaled 2.7103 million mt, down 5% WoW.

SMM Express: Most China steel export prices held steady today, while prices outside China saw significant increases. In terms of China's export transactions, steel billet inquiries were moderate during the day, while flat product trading was lackluster. Markets outside China, most steel mills still expected further price raises, thus offering high ex-factory prices, with some clients remaining on the sidelines.

During the week, steel port departures from China's main ports totaled 2.4682 million mt, up 2% WoW.