World Steel Dynamics expects global steel demand in 2026 to come in well below the World Steel Association’s forecast. The main reason is a...
Europe
WSD expects steel demand in 2026 to be weaker than forecast
European Steel Forum: Decarbonization Puts Competitiveness in the Spotlight
Decarbonization remains a key challenge for Europe’s steel industry. The pace of the transition will depend on the availability of affordable clean...
Alleima to Supply Pipes for the Sizewell C Nuclear Power Plant in the UK
Swedish company Alleima has received an order to supply pipes for the Sizewell C nuclear power plant under construction in Suffolk....
Salzgitter strengthens power grid for low-carbon steel production
Grid operator TenneT Germany has commissioned a new industrial power line in Salzgitter. It will provide electricity for German steelmaker Salzgitter...
Swiss Steel plans to receive up to 1 million tonnes of low-carbon steel a year from Canada starting in 2030
Swiss Steel Group and Canada Nickel Company have signed an agreement on a potential long-term partnership to supply low-carbon steel semi-finished...
Solines Joins EUROMETAL in the Steel Stockholders Category
EUROMETAL has welcomed Solines B.V. and Solines GmbH as new members in the steel stockholders category....
The Future of European Steelmaking Depends on Energy and Innovation — AIST Forum
High energy costs and a shortage of renewable sources are slowing European steelmakers’ transition to low-carbon production. Participants at the AIST...
World Steel Association: Gap Between Capacity and Demand Is Widening
At Steel Networking Summit 2026, Worldsteel CEO Henrik Adam said global steelmaking capacity is growing faster than demand. Capacity utilization is...
EUROMETAL: Carbon Costs Undermine the Competitiveness of European Producers in Export Markets
EUROMETAL President Alexander M. Julius said at the Steel Networking Summit 2026 that differences in trading conditions for steel and finished goods...
Egypt’s NSF to supply 4,500 mt of structural steel for Saarstahl plant in Germany
Egypt’s National Steel Fabrication has received an order from Germany’s SMS group to manufacture and supply 4,500 mt of structural steel for the...
Attempt to sharply raise European hot-rolled coil prices amid market lull
Despite moderate demand from European steel consumers, one of the largest producers attempted to raise its hot-rolled coil offer by around €60 per...
Liberty Steel Newport enters voluntary liquidation
Liberty Steel Newport has entered voluntary liquidation after a creditor petitioned to have the company wound up. The company’s director confirmed...
Polish rebar prices converge amid weak demand and exports to Ukraine
In the week to Friday, October 23, the range of domestic rebar prices in Poland narrowed. The market was influenced by high production costs, weak...
Lower Imports Support European Hot-Rolled Coil Producers’ Order Books
European hot-rolled coil producers’ order books are well filled for 2026 despite subdued demand, market participants said. One of the key factors...
European plate prices unchanged; Italian mills seek increases for 2027
In the week to October 22, plate prices in Italy and Northern Europe were unchanged as trading remained subdued. Italian producers, however, are...
European Long Steel Producers Take a Firmer Stance on Prices Amid Weak Demand
Rising energy and logistics costs are prompting European long steel producers to push for higher prices. However, buyers continue to purchase only...
New Car Registrations in the EU Rose 5.7% in January–September 2026
In September, the number of new passenger car registrations in the EU increased by 9.3% year on year…...
European Steel Distributors Expect Activity and Prices to Rise Amid a Stable Market
The October 2026 EUROMETAL survey shows that European steel distributors expect activity and prices to rise, although current market conditions...
European Steelmakers Criticize Prorated Allocation of EU Quota Duties
European steel producers say the rules for allocating duties under EU tariff-rate quotas allow more products to be imported than the quotas permit,...
EU Revises Tariff Rates on Cold-Rolled Steel from Turkey
The European Commission has revised anti-dumping duty rates on cold-rolled steel from Turkey after Turkish exporters challenged the calculations....
European Plate Market Review
Prices for S235JR plate in Europe were unchanged in the week to October 23. Market sentiment nevertheless improved on restocking and higher slab...
European Flat Steel and Green Steel Market Review
Hot-rolled coil prices in Europe rose in the week to October 23, although liquidity remains low due to weak apparent demand......
European rolled steel producers expect lucrative annual contracts
European steel companies believe that time is playing into their hands in negotiating annual contracts with automakers and other major buyers this...
WV Stahl: German steel output decreased in September due to a decline in blast furnace production
In September, the production of crude steel in Germany decreased significantly — by 13% year-on-year, to…...
Federacciai: steel production in Italy is growing amid new measures against imports
In September, Italian steel production returned to growth after two months of decline...
Electricity for British steelworkers will be more expensive than for competitors in Europe.
In the 2026/27 financial year, British steel companies may pay significantly more for electricity than their European and global competitors. UK...
European industry associations have called for the expansion of the EU carbon mechanism
EUROMETAL and 19 other European industry associations, together with the IndustriALL European Trade Union, called for extending the carbon adjustment...
Hot-rolled steel markets in Europe remain calm, prices are stable
In the week ending Thursday, October 22, the hot-rolled steel markets in Europe remained sluggish: weak demand kept domestic and import prices...
Rebar prices in Italy are held back by weak demand, logistics are hampered by strikes
On Wednesday, October 21, rebar prices in Italy did not change. Manufacturers are pushing for higher prices amid expensive energy and fuel, but weak...
The liquidation of the parent company Tubos Reunidos has begun, production will continue
The board of directors of Spanish seamless pipe manufacturer Tubos Reunidos has asked the Vitoria-Gasteiz court to begin liquidation of the parent...

