Customers continued to take a wait-and-see attitude in the European hot-rolled steel coil market...
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European buyers are delaying orders for HRC steel, while the downward trend in prices continues
European CRC, HDG steel production continues to decline due to lack of demand
Prices for flat-rolled products in Europe continued to decline during the week until Wednesday, June 11, with...
Prices for Italian fittings continue to decline
Italian rebar prices show a downward trend week after week, continuing to remain significant...
ArcelorMittal Spain consolidates distribution in new Madrid center
Spain's ArcelorMittal is building a new distribution center at its former girder manufacturing plant...
German industry body calls on EU for action and new trade agreements to counter China
The German Engineering Industry Association, VDMA, calls on the EU to reduce dependence...
Prices for German fittings are decreasing
Rebar prices in Germany fell as expected by some market participants after they ignored the requirements...
Volvo Cars signs contract to supply SSAB Zero steel
SSAB and Volvo Cars have signed a landmark agreement on the supply of SSAB Zero steel starting equipment...
The Romanian long products market is stable, but demand remains low
The Romanian long products market remained stable last week, despite business activity...
Prices for European long positions are declining amid sluggish activity
The European long position market showed significant weakness in demand this week, although it was observed...
The EU plans to re-introduce country quotas for certain types of steel products
In the notification published by the World Trade Organization (WTO) on June 11, 2025, the European...
Household appliance production in the EU will recover by mid-2025
The production of household electrical appliances in the EU is projected to increase slightly by 1.4% in 2025 and 2026...
HRC prices in Europe generally remain at the same level; low demand and competitive imports affect sentiment
European manufacturers of hot-rolled coils are struggling to keep prices down amid low raw material prices...
ArcelorMittal enters into negotiations on state aid to Poland: reports
The Polish government has initiated negotiations with ArcelorMittal on the provision of 1 billion Polish zloty ($268.5...
The Italian government promises to continue supporting ADI production
Negotiations on the sale of the troubled steel company Acciaierie d'Italia (ADI) are ongoing, while...
Hot-rolled coil prices in Europe continue to fall amid weak demand
On Tuesday, June 10, the European hot-rolled steel market remained bearish amid sluggishness.…...
EUROFER: Imports of finished steel products from the EU decreased in the first quarter
According to the Economic's report on the prospects of the economy and the steel market for 2025-2026/Q2 2025 from the Economic…...
Marcegaglia invests 278 million euros in Ravenna, logistics, decarbonization and innovation as part of a new industrial plan
The Marcegaglia Group, headquartered in Italy, is one of the leading recycling players in Europe.…...
Assofermet: Italian steel market remains uncertain in May amid growing concerns
The Italian steel market remained disoriented throughout May, which was generally characterized by a crisis…...
UK investigates South Korean plate imports after complaint
The UK Consumer Protection Authority (TRA) has launched an anti-dumping investigation into the imports....
ResponsibleSteel and LESS Aisbl advocate for a balanced decarbonization policy
Industry organizations responsible for steel and the Low Emission Steel Standard (LESS aisbl)....
Marcegaglia invests in Italian companies despite difficult market conditions
Marcegaglia is allocating 364 million euros ($415 million) to its operations in Italy as part of a strategic plan....
EU securities markets weakened amid holidays and low consumer interest
European HRC markets remained stable on June 9 amid the holidays in Northern Europe and a prolonged recession....
The EU needs a "reality check" of the decarbonization process to support industry
Instead of demanding harsh and short-term decarbonization measures, the EU needs to take action....
Unesco condemns doubling of US steel tariffs
The Spanish steel Industry Association Unesco has expressed deep concern about the recent actions of the US government....
Spanish Grupo Industrial CL closes the Corrugados plant in Getafe
Spanish Grupo Industrial Cristian Lay (CL) has announced the closure of its valve manufacturing plant....
Trading in the European HRC market is limited as customer confidence remains low
The European hot rolled roll (HRC) market has seen little activity from buyers around the world this week....
Romanian company Liberty Galati resumes production
Romania's only producer of flat rolled products, Liberty Galati, has successfully resumed steel production....
EUROMETAL participated in the EU stakeholder consultations on steel labeling
The European Commission is working with the steel sector to develop a voluntary agreement....
Global investments in hydrogen will grow by 70% in 2025, despite delays in project implementation
Global investments in clean hydrogen technologies are expected to grow by 70% to almost $8 billion in 2025....
European HRC prices are under pressure due to increased buyer pessimism
European hot-rolled coil prices continued to experience steady downward pressure on June 5, remaining weak....

