China's Steel Exports in 2026: Export Volumes and Price Trends

Date：2026-11-10 01:51:23 Visit：23

International trade continues to play an important role in the development of China's steel industry. Despite fluctuations in export volumes and changing market conditions, Chinese steel products maintain a significant position in the global market.

According to data from the China Iron and Steel Association (CISA), China's steel exports reached approximately 85.64 million tonnes in January–September 2026, representing a 2.6% decrease compared with the same period in 2025.

In September 2026, steel exports amounted to approximately 10.49 million tonnes, increasing by 3.3% compared with August. At the same time, the average export price rose to USD 735.7 per tonne, up 1.9% month-on-month.

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· 85.64 million tonnes — total steel exports from January to September 2026.

· −2.6% — year-on-year change compared with the same period in 2025.

· 10.49 million tonnes — steel export volume in September 2026.

· +3.3% — increase compared with August 2026.

· USD 735.7/tonne — average export price in September 2026.

These figures reflect China's continued active participation in the international steel market. While total exports declined slightly over the first nine months of 2026, September saw an increase in export volumes alongside a rise in average export prices.

For international buyers, China remains an important source of steel products, offering a wide product range, extensive manufacturing capabilities and supply options in accordance with international standards.

Wuxi Well Steel continues to develop its international steel supply business, offering pipes, pipe fittings, flanges, sheets and plates, coils, strips and other steel products made of stainless and carbon steel.