Finished steel sales rise 9% in seven months

In the first seven months of the year, total sales of finished steel exceeded 18.32 million tonnes, a 9% increase compared with the same period last year.

Sales of finished steel in July topped 2.6 million tonnes, up 6% year-on-year, according to the Vietnam Steel Association. (Photo: VNA)
Sales of finished steel in July topped 2.6 million tonnes, up 6% year-on-year, according to the Vietnam Steel Association. (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – Sales of finished steel in July topped 2.6 million tonnes, up 6% year-on-year, according to the Vietnam Steel Association (VSA).

In the first seven months of the year, total sales of finished steel exceeded 18.32 million tonnes, a 9% increase compared with the same period last year. Construction steel accounted for the largest share, reaching over 7.7 million tonnes, up 14%.

In July’s steel consumption structure, construction steel continued to play a key role, with more than 1.07 million tonnes sold, an 11% increase compared with July 2024./.

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