The Estimates for Crude Steel Demand for Jul-Sep of F2014 Rises Slightly

According to the estimates for demand for July-September of fiscal 2014 Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry announced on 2nd, crude steel demand increased by 0.1% from the previous period expectations to 27.96 million tons. It was the increase for the 2nd straight quarter. Steel materials demand increased by 1.8%, it was the rise for the first time in 4 terms. But the rise of crude steel keeps the previous period level effected by seasonal production hike.