China PMI on steel distribution falls

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Publish time: 7th December, 2012      Source: ChinaCCM
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According to Beijing Lange Steel Information Research Center's data on Wednesday that the Chinese purchase management index (PMI) on steel distribution sector slipped 5.1% to 45.2% percent in November from October, indicating that steel prices may fall further in the future.

A PMI reading above 50% indicates industry expansion, while a reading below 50% indicates contraction.

Lange Steel said that over 30% of steel traders in China are planning to cut procurement as demand remains weak.