July 25, 2008

German April crude steel output down 1.3% YoY

According to Germany’s Federal Statistical Office, German crude steel production in April 2008 was 4.03 million tonnes down by 1.3% YoY, while pig iron output fell by 5.7% YoY to 2.46 million tones.

The Federal Statistical Office said that on a month on month basis, crude steel production decreased by 3.6% MoM, while pig iron production retreated by 4.8% MoM.

It added that adjusted for seasonal and calendar effects, crude steel production declined by 2.3% MoM in April from March 2008.