METI sees Japan crude steel output in 2009 to hit lowest in 40 years
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Thursday, 01 Oct 2009
Ministry of Economy, Trade & Industry said that Japan's crude steel production in 2009 is estimated to hit the lowest level in 40 years due largely to steep demand falls from automakers and other manufacturers in the first half of the year.
MET said that output is projected to total 86.34 million tonnes, the lowest level since 1969.
(Sourced from Kyodo News)
