China's Steel Association says China's apparent crude steel consumption fell 4.4% Y/Y in Q1'26

China's apparent crude steel consumption decline of 4.4% year-over-year in Q1 2026 indicates weakening demand in a major consumer market, which could put downward pressure on global steel prices and related commodities.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 29 Apr 2026, 02:25 UTCOn the live feed at 02:05 UTC — 1 more headline followed before this page went public

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This development may also reflect broader economic challenges in China, impacting energy demand, particularly for WTI and Brent as well as industrial metals. Traders should monitor these trends for potential knock-on effects across the commodities space and related equities.

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