In recent years,international competitiveness of China's iron and steel industry is gradually restored,the share in the international market was steadily recovering,trade competitiveness index shows further recovery,comparative advantage index continue to rise,labor productivity further is improved. Four prominent problems are facing in enhancing the competitiveness of the iron and steel industry. Firstly,over-production capacity is more prominent,which is not conducive to industrial competitiveness upgrading. Secondly,the technical level and the capability of independent innovation need to be further improved. Thirdly,the policy aimed to improve concentration and firm size are harm to the improvement of competitiveness. Fourthly,the transition of the iron and steel enterprises from manufacturer to the service provider needs to be accelerated.More attention should to be paid to cultivate the fair competition market environment,and promote innovation capability of the iron and steel enterprises,more affords to encourage enterprises to improve the technical level of iron and steel enterprises and develop value-added services. <<