The recent report,”China Steel Industry Analysis (2006)`` provides extensive research and objective analysis on the China Steel Industry. This report helps clients to analyze the opportunities critical to the success of the steel industry in china. Detailed data and analysis helps potential investors navigate the evolving steel market in China.

China Steel Industry

This section provides detail analysis of China Steel industry, which has witnessed phenomenal growth in the last five. In the year 2005, total steel production reached 349.5 million tones. China accounts for 31% of total global steel demand. Government support & economic growth is propelling growth in the Chinese steel industry. Although with some recent mergers & acquisitions, Chinese steel industry is relatively consolidated but with a total of 871 global steel producers, it remains largely fragmented.

Key Findings

§ In the recent past China is emerging as a major growth driver in the global steel industry. Since 1989 china has contributed 56% of global steel industry growth.
§ Huge government support in form of subsidies has fuelled the creation of the world’s largest steel industry.
§ Chinese high import depends ratio of Cold Rolled sheets, Galvanized sheets & Electrical sheets due to imbalance in product mix, offers great opportunity for global steel players.
§ Although China is the worlds largest steel consumer (31% of global steel consumption) in world but still its steel consumption is not at its peak.
§ Over capacity & structural problem is a critical challenge that Chinese steel industry needs to tackle for future growth.

Key Issues and Facts Analyzed

§ Demand Supply analysis.
§ What opportunities exist for the steel manufacturers in china steel industry?
§ What are the major challenges & driving forces for Chinese steel industry?
§ Who are the major competitors in Chinese steel industry?

Key Players Analyzed

This section covers the key facts about major players currently operating in the China steel industry including Baosteel, Tangshan Iron & Steel Co, Wuhan Iron and Steel, Jinan Iron & Steel, Panzhihua New Steel & Vanadium Company & Laiwu Iron & Steel Co.

Research Methodology

Information Sources
Information has been sourced from namely, Books, Newspapers, trade journals, and white papers, industry portals, government agencies, trade associations, monitoring industry news and developments, and through access to access to more than 3000 paid databases.

Analysis Methods
The analysis methods includes the following: Ratio Analysis, Historical Trend Analysis, Linear Regression Analysis using software tools, Judgmental Forecasting and Cause and Effect Analysis.

1. Analyst View
2. Industry Overview
2.1 Global Steel Industry
2.2 China Steel Impact in Global Context
3. Industry Performance
3.1 China Steel Industry Structure
3.2 China Steel Industry
3.2.1 Past Performance (1995-2003)
3.2.1.1 Steel Production
3.2.1.2 Steel Consumption
3.2.2 Current Performance (2004 & 2005)
3.2.2.1 Steel Production
3.2.2.2 Steel Consumption
3.2.2.3 Steel Making Capacity
3.2.2.4 Steel Product Mix
3.2.3 Future Projection, 2010
3.3 China Steel Regional Markets
3.4 China Steel Export/Import
4. Industry Analysis
4.1 Demand Supply Analysis
4.2 Driving Forces
4.3 Opportunities
4.4 Challenges
4.5 Competitor Analysis
5. Recent News & Developments
6. Top Players
6.1 Baosteel
6.2 Tangshan Iron & Steel
6.3 Wuhan Iron and Steel Co
6.4 Jinan Iron & Steel Co.
6.5 Laiwu Iron & Steel Co
6.6 Panzhihua New Steel & Vanadium Co

List of Figures:

Figure 2-1: Worldwide Steel Production (2001-2005)
Figure 2-2: Worldwide Leading Steel Producing Countries, 2005
Figure 2-3: Worldwide Steel Consumption by Industrial Sectors (%), 2004
Figure 2-4: Worldwide Top Five Steel Companies, 2005
Figure 2-5: Worldwide Percentage Share of Top 5 Companies in Steel Production, 2005
Figure 2-6: Worldwide Steel Consumption by Regions (1996-2005)
Figure 2-7: China - Contribution in Global Steel Industry Growth (1945-2004)
Figure 3-1: China - Percentage-wise Breakdown of Mining Production (2005)
Figure 3-2: China - Steel Consumption by Category (%), 2005
Figure 3-3: China - Steel Production (1995-2003)
Figure 3-4: China - Steel Consumption (1995-2003)
Figure 3-5: China - Steel Production (2004 & 2005)
Figure 3-6: China - Steel Consumption (2004 & 2005)
Figure 3-7: China - Steel Making Capacity (Million Tons), 1996-2005, 2006 & 2010(F)
Figure 3-8: China – Forecast of Steel Production, 2010
Figure 3-9: China - Total Steel Trade Import/Export, 2003-2006(F)
Figure 3-10: China - Trade in Semi-finished Steel Import/Export, 2003-2006(F)
Figure 3-11: China - Export of Finished Steel by Product Category (2004 & 2005)
Figure 3-12: China - Import of Finished Steel by Product Category (2004 & 2005)
Figure 4-1: China – Supply and Demand of Finished Steel, 2003-2006(E)
Figure 4-2: China - Finished Steel Production & Consumption (2001-2005)
Figure 4-3: China - Fixed Asset Investment (Growth Rate), 1996-2006(E)
Figure 4-4: China - Supply and Demand of Coke (1997–2005)
Figure 4-5: China - Steel Consumption by Construction & Automotive (2001-2005)
Figure 4-6: China - Import of Iron Ore (2004 & 2005)
Figure 4-7: Production Share of the Top 10 Steel Makers (Crude Steel Basis), 2000-2005

List of Tables:

Table 2-1: Worldwide Average Steel Production Growth (1970-2005)
Table 3-1: Structure of the Chinese Steel Sector, 2005
Table 3-2: China - Product Mix of Finished Steel, 2005
Table 3-3: China - Steel Production by Province, 2005
Table 4-1: China - Consumption of Finished Steel Industries (Million Tons), 2001-2005
Table 4-2: China - Import Dependency Ratio of Selected Product Mix, 2005
Table 4-3: China - Supply & Demand of Iron Ore (Million Units), 2000-2006(F)
Table 4-4: China - Top Ten Steel Producers, 2005
Table 4-5: China - Government Ownership in Major Steel Companies, 2005
Table 6-1: Baosteel - Financial Overview (Million USD), 2002-2004
Table 6-2: Tangshan - Financial Overview, 2005
Table 6-3: Wuhan Iron - Financial Overview (2003-2005)
Table 6-4: Jinan - Financial Overview, 2005
Table 6-5: Laiwu - Financial Overview, 2005
Table 6-6: Panzhihua - Financial Overview, 2005