Chinese Steel Mill Profitability at Highest Level Since August

A steel factory in Huai'an, Jiangsu province, China.

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China’s steel mill profitability has climbed to the highest since August, according to data from consultancy Mysteel, although questions remain over how long the improvement can last.

Some 64% of mills are profitable, Mysteel said in a weekly survey of 247 plants. That’s only the second time those levels have been exceeded since October 2024.