GRAPHIC-China iron ore imports set to rise this year as steelmakers make up for declining grade

* Imports to climb as much as 4% to set record, analysts say * Iron content of imported ore on the decline, analysts say * Crude steel output to fall for a third year, analysts say July 24 (Reuters) –

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