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Feb
13:17
Iran consumption continues growth despite weak economy
Iranian finished steel apparent consumption rose 20% on-year in the ten months through 19 January to 15.32 million tonnes, the Iranian Steel Producers’ Association (ISPA) says on its online Chilan portal. This is a slight slowdown from 21% growth after nine months.
Flat steel use grew 13%. Hot and cold rolled coil use was 7.11mt and 2.44mt respectively, while coated sheet use was 1.44mt, Kallanish notes.
Rebar and beams consumption rose 31% and 16% respecti…
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