translate English to French: Shipments of steel rod and bar from domestic mills have increased by an estimated 12 million tonnes and total output exceeded domestic consumption by about 1 million tonnes.149 [119] Following an expansion in rebar production by 29% in the first two months of 2004, Chinese inventory levels have risen significantly throughout the first quarter and inventory levels are far above historic levels.150 Further to these developments, the long products sector which includes rebar, has been experiencing demand and price weakening.
Tableau 2 : Prix moyen de la ferraille pendant la PVR Prix sur le marché de la ferraille Prix unitaire en $ US la tonne métrique de la ferraille broyée FAB Rotterdam Augmentation en % sur 2001 Prix unitaire en $ US la tonne métrique de la ferraille broyée FAB côte Est des É.-U. Augmentation en % sur 2001 2001 83,86 0 % 84,37 0 % 2002 105,41 26 % 107,76 28 % 2003 146,94 75 % 140,51 67 % 1er trimestre 2004 236,92 183 % 193,08 129 % Source :