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Hong Kong stocks have seen fluctuations | Steel stocks fell across the board today as the overall winter storage situation did not meet expectations; Institutions indicate that the Industry is weak under a dual supply and demand weakness.
Steel stocks fell broadly today. As of the time of writing, Angang Steel (00347) fell by 5.41%, priced at 1.4 HKD; CHONGQING IRON (01053) fell by 4.44%, priced at 0.86 HKD; MAANSHAN IRON (00323) fell by 1.84%, priced at 1.6 HKD.
The trend of steel companies becoming more "outward" is significant, with steel exports exceeding 100 million tons, setting an eight-year record high.
① Due to the continuous decline in domestic Steel consumption, companies in the Steel Industry Chain are focusing on overseas markets as a key area for development. This year, steel exports exceeded 100 million tons, reaching a new high in eight years. ② Under policy guidance, the proportion of exports of medium to high value-added products has increased, showing a trend of change in the overall structure of domestic Steel exports from long products to flat products.
The steel industry has faced downward pressure for three years; under the new cycle, calls for "production cuts" are increasing, and there is a need for "synchronous resonance" to respond to challenges and opportunities.
① The steel industry has been declining for three consecutive years, with the market experiencing a negative feedback cycle. It is expected that the apparent consumption of crude steel will be about 0.9 billion tons in 2024, and demand may continue to decline in 2025. The industry is facing various challenges and continues to move forward under pressure while actively seeking new development opportunities; ② "My Steel" predicts a 3% increase in steel for machinery in 2025, a 1.5% increase for autos, a 6.4% increase for shipbuilding, a 2.8% increase for home appliances, and a 5.5% increase for energy.
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