German raw steel production rises in November
German raw steel production rises in November. Raw steel production in German foundries increased 8% year-on-year in November, rebounding from the 11% decline in the previous month, the Federal Statistical Office reported on Monday. Raw steel output totaled 3.53 million tonnes in November, larger than the 3.45 million tonnes produced last month. Pig iron production rose 8.1% to 2.26 million tonnes in November, rebounding from the 18% drop in October.

Davide Dell'Oro
Sunday, December 6, 2009