2004年8月份,我国钢铁行业继续保持平稳的发展势头,钢铁表观消费量再创月度新高,与此同时,钢铁行业的进出口也保持近几个月来的特点,即各品种出现明显分化。8月份铁矿石进口继续维持较高水平,铁合金出口量创月度最高值,钢坯进口量创近两年来的最低点,焦炭出口同比持续下降,炼焦煤进、出口量保持中位水平, In August 2004, China’s steel industry continued to maintain a steady momentum of growth. Steel consumption reached a new monthly high. In the meantime, the import and export of the steel industry also maintained the characteristics of the past few months, namely, a clear differentiation of the varieties . Iron ore imports in August continued to maintain a high level. Ferroalloy exports reached the highest monthly level. The import volume of billets was the lowest point in recent two years. The export of coke continued to decline year on year. The volume of coking coal imports and exports remained at a moderate level,