September 08, 2008

German March crude steel output up by 0.2% YoY

According to Germany’s Federal Statistical Office, German crude steel production in March 2008 was 4.18 million tonnes up by 0.2% YoY, while pig iron output rose 2.4% YoY to 2.61 million tonnes. On a month on month basis, crude steel production was up by 11.1% while pig iron production increased by 12.1%.

The statistics said that adjusted for seasonal and calendar effects, crude steel production added 2.3% in March from February 2008.