China Iron and Steel Sector Report 2025 Q1

China is the world's largest producer, consumer, and exporter of steel. The country's crude steel production and consumption have both ranked first in the world for 29 consecutive years, according to the China Iron and Steel Association (CISA). In 2024, China's output of crude steel amounted to over 1bn tonnes, and its apparent consumption of crude steel reached 892mn tonnes. China's steel consumption pattern is gradually shifting from the construction sector to the manufacturing sector, with the latter accounting for 50% of the country's total steel consumption in 2024, up from 42% in 2020. In addition, China's export volume of steel products hit a new record high of 111.1mn tonnes in 2024.

This report provides a complete and detailed analysis of the "Heavy/civil construction" sector for China. EMIS Insights presents in-depth business intelligence in a standard format across countries and regions, providing a balanced mix between analysis and data.

What this report allows you to do:

• Understand the key elements at play in the "Heavy/civil construction" sector in China
• Crystallise the forces both driving and restraining this sector in China
• Ascertain China’s position in the global sector
• Build a complete perspective on sector trade, investment and employment
• Understand the competitive landscape and who the major players are
• View M&A activity and major deals
• Gain an understanding of the regulatory environment for the sector in China.
• Build a clear picture of trends, output and consumption for specific sub-sectors