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In 2024, China reached a peak by exporting 110 million tonnes of steel. However, it is now dealing with falling demand, trade barriers, and a crisis of overcapacity. It is projected that exports will drop to 75 million tonnes over the next 6 to 8 quarters.<\/p>\n

Weak domestic demand and shrinking exports have resulted in 50 million tonnes of excess capacity, which could rise to 250 million tonnes by 2035.<\/p>\n

As the world moves towards green steel, China faces several significant challenges:
\nIndustry fragmentation (200 companies and 360 plants)
\nLow average age of blast furnaces (12 years)
\nInsufficient renewable energy sources near industrial zones<\/p>\n

With annual carbon emissions of 2.2 gigatonnes, China’s steel industry is one of the most carbon-intensive in the world. Yet, only 15% of global green steel projects are located in China.<\/p>\n

Proposed Solutions to Overcome the Crisis:
\nConsolidating producers (target: top 10 companies to hold 60% market share by 2025)
\nPhasing out high-polluting plants
\nReplacing blast furnaces with Electric Arc Furnaces (EAF)
\nSetting a minimum carbon price of $60 per tonne<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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