Uncertainty continues to be a key issue for participants in the UK steel sector, putting pressure on demand...
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The EU opens public consultations on CBAM to expand the scope of application and prevent loopholes
The European Commission (EC) has announced that it has initiated a public consultation process on the issue...
EU steel quotas reflect the change in trade dynamics after the introduction of US tariffs
On the first day of the new EU quota period from July 1 to September 30, some import quotas were lifted...
German fittings remain soft
The base prices for rebar in Germany and Austria are unlikely to return to the previous level...
The domestic HRC market in Europe continues to decline, and import prices are becoming aggressive
Prices for hot-rolled coils in Europe continued to decline on Monday, June 30, amid sluggish demand...
German sheet shapers see this as a ‘golden mean’
German sheet-rolling companies lost a significant part of their business in 2024, but nevertheless showed growth...
Uneven implementation at the national level could undermine the EU's state aid system, metal markets warn
Metal market participants and industry observers have warned that a new environmentally friendly industrial sector has emerged in the EU...
Austria to increase crude steel production in May
Austria increased crude steel production in May compared with the previous month, according to the data...
The European market for long pipes remains sluggish, and higher energy prices may lead to higher prices for Italian fittings.
Against the background of general sluggishness in all European steel markets, from recycled steel to rolled steel...
The EU introduces new regulations aimed at increasing decarbonization, energy efficiency and the production of environmentally friendly technologies
The European Commission has introduced a new regulation called "State Aid under the Clean Industry Agreement"...
SSAB has raised 430 million euros to finance the Luleå Green Transformation project
Swedish specialty steel manufacturer SSAB has raised an additional 430 million euros in green financing...
Most EU steel import quotas are almost exhausted by the end of the second quarter
As of June 26, the EU quota period from April 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025 is nearing the end...
The number of new cars registered in the EU decreased by 0.6% in January-May 2025
In May of this year, the number of registered new passenger cars in the EU increased by 1.6% year-on-year to...
Prices for European CRC, HDG steel are falling due to seasonal recession, import competition
Prices for flat-rolled products in Europe decreased in the week to Wednesday, June 25, compared with the current ones...
European HRC prices continue to fall
European prices for hot-rolled coils continued to fall on Thursday, June 26, and sources said that due to shortages...
Decline in coil prices in Europe reached a minimum in July
The drop in roll prices, which has been observed for more than a month across Europe, may stop in mid-to-late July...
Italian industry is stagnating, imports are expected to bottom out
The Italian and broader European roll market remains subdued amid continued price declines and sluggishness...
Voestalpine to supply steel for BYD plant in Hungary
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer (EV) BYD has announced that it has agreed to purchase steel in Austria...
Hilco puts up for sale a roll forming plant in Gerlafingen
A year ago, the long and long-range rolling mill was shut down at the Swiss steel mill Stahl Gerlafingen...
Long products prices in Romania remain stable amid low summer demand
The Romanian long products market remained stable this week, with no significant price changes...
Industrieel expands supplies of wear-resistant steel to Spain and Portugal
The distribution network of the French manufacturer of sheet metal Industrieel's Creusabro® steels has been expanded...
Marcegaglia provides low-carbon energy for the future plant in Fos-sur-Mer
Marcegaglia has provisionally secured long-term supplies of low-carbon nuclear energy to power its power plants...
ArcelorMittal appoints new head in Hamburg
The German company ArcelorMittal has appointed Thoralf Winkel as the executive director of its Hamburg plant...
German crude steel production decreased by 10.8% in January-May 2025
In May of this year, German crude steel production decreased by 6.4% year-on-year to 2.98 million units...
The UK will impose stricter restrictions on three categories of steel products, depending on the country.
The UK Department of Business and Trade (DBT) has rejected a request from the UK Office for the Protection of Trade Rights...
Precautions regarding the British steel industry will be further tightened.
The UK intends to further tighten its protective measures against steel beyond those recommended by trade regulations...
EUROMETAL highlights the challenges of the steel industry in an interview with Davis Index
In a recent interview with Davis Index, published on June 23, 2025 in their Metals Global edition...
According to PwC, energy changes in industrial strategy are ‘changing the rules of the game’
PwC welcomed the recently published UK Industrial Strategy, which will include appropriate measures...
LESS appoints Carmen Ostwald as General Secretary
The Brussels-based LESS (Low-Emission Steel Standard) organization has announced the appointment...
Car production in Spain consistently grows in May
The Spanish automotive industry showed consistent growth in May, but remained weaker compared to the previous month...
