[China Iron and Steel Association: China exported 10.121 million tons of steel in July, a month-on-month decrease of 1.9%] September 1, China Iron and Steel Association news, in July 2026, China exported 10.121 million tons of steel, a month-on-month decrease of 1.9%, a year-on-year increase of 2.9%; the average export price was 715.7 US dollars/ton, a month-on-month increase of 0.7%, a year-on-year increase of 1.9%. From January to July, China exported a total of 64.995 million tons of steel, a year-on-year decrease of 4.4%; the average export price was US$703.4/ton, a year-on-year increase of 0.6%. In July, China imported 445,000 tons of steel, a month-on-month increase of 0.9% and a year-on-year decrease of 1.7%. The average import price was US$1,952.4/ton, a month-on-month increase of 1.4% and a year-on-year increase of 8.2%. From January to July, China imported a total of 3.140 million tons of steel, a year-on-year decrease of 10.1%; the average import price was US$1,818.9/ton, a year-on-year increase of 5.8%. In July, China's steel and billet exports remained at high levels, with steel exports exceeding 10 million tons for three consecutive months and the average export price rebounding month-on-month; steel billet exports exceeding 2 million tons for two consecutive months.