Steel imports is having a growth trend. January, China imported 870,000 tons of steel. In February, while imports increased to 1.09 million tons. Yet to be confirmed, said in March, more than steel imports in February, China became a net importer of steel.

    Driving China's steel exports have played an important role in steel consumption. 2008, China's exports of 59.18 million tons of steel, 4,930,000 tons monthly.