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Statistics Revelation

GLOBAL IRON & STEEL SCENARIO STAINLESS STEEL SCENARIO
Global Crude Steel Production- January-September World stainless steel production forecast to rise by
2021 11% in 2021
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based on year-to-date aggregate Source: International Stainless Steel Forum (ISSF)

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