China's steel exports fell in volume but held steady in price during the first half of 2026, while billet exports rose sharply, according to a monthly report released by the China Iron and Steel Association (CISA) on Aug 3. Overseas anti-dumping investigations against Chinese steel totaled 12 cases in the period, keeping trade friction pressure elevated.Export conditions are set to become more complex in the second half as external constraints tighten, with new EU steel safeguard measures cutting quotas and introducing "melting and pouring" rules of origin, compounded by global geopolitical disruptions. China will strictly enforce its steel export licensing system, focus on promoting high-end products, stabilizing neighboring markets and strengthening oversight, while deepening engagement in surrounding and emerging markets to adapt to international rules and push exports toward higher-end, greener development.