In January-August, China reduced steel production by 2.8% compared to the same period a year earlier, to 671.81 million tons, according to the...
Ferrous metallurgy
The study showed that tariffs have halted global consumption of stainless steel
According to a survey published by Outokumpu, one in three large stainless steel companies has postponed their orders in response to international...
EU imposes duties on migrants from Egypt, Japan and Vietnam
The European Commission has imposed new import duties on various types of hot-rolled steel coils and strips from Egypt, Japan and Vietnam following...
EU anti-dumping investigation reinforces steel importers' concerns about prices
Potential duties could increase the cost of imports into the EU of certain types of cold-rolled flat products from India, Japan, Taiwan, Turkey and...
Steel production in Ukraine decreased by 6.1% YoY in August
Metallurgical enterprises of Ukraine in August of this year reduced steel production by 6.1% compared to the same period last year - to 649 thousand...
China to ban construction of steel production facilities
China has unveiled a new action plan for the steel industry, which includes a set of measures to address the chronic problem of oversupply. This is...
The EU has launched an anti-dumping investigation into cold-rolled steel
The European Commission has launched an anti-dumping investigation into imports of certain types of cold-rolled flat products from India, Japan,...
Government intervention is the key to restoring the UK market
Weak demand continued to put pressure on steel prices in the United Kingdom, as the country's government intervened this month to provide...
The import of semi-finished products to Ukraine increased to almost 47 thousand tons.
In January-August of this year, Ukraine reduced exports of semi-finished carbon steel products in physical terms by 39.1% compared to the same period...
Ukrzaliznytsya is preparing a new model of scrap metal auctions
Ukrzaliznytsya JSC plans to introduce fixed-term contracts for the sale of scrap in order to increase customer interest and ensure a predictable flow...
European Parliament debate: Protecting the UK steel industry
The panel discussion of members of the European Parliament on the carbon steel market at the UK Metals Expo was dominated by the debate on the...
The exact steel prices bring clarity to the situation in an uncertain market.
European buyers are increasingly turning to accurate price information obtained as a result of independent research in order to gain a competitive...
The UK government is considering a plan for the development of domestic steel production
This year, the main steelmaking enterprises in the United Kingdom have become increasingly dependent on the financial support of the British...
Changing the shape of British metallurgy: the debate of MEPs at the UK Metals Expo
Experts from all carbon and stainless steel supply chains in the UK shared their views on the "challenging period" for the industry ahead...
Podcast: Can the UK Metals Expo bring "positive news" for the steel industry?
The UK Metals Expo can make a positive contribution to the sector, which is experiencing difficulties due to difficult trading conditions, the crisis...
Podcast: demand for steel in the USA is "far" from previous expectations
The latest MEPS International podcast, "The Market in Minutes," stated that steel demand in August was "far from meeting"...
South Korean metallurgists maintain hopes for a trade deal with the United States
Hopes that recent trade talks between the United States and South Korea could lead to the Trump administration's reduction of 50 percent tariffs...
Review of global steel production and production capacities conducted by MEPs
Rising steel production in China, new anti-dumping measures in Japan and South Korea, and declining profits of EU steel companies were the main...
Trade protection consultations increase the indecision of stainless steel buyers
The European Commission's consultations on the replacement of existing import safeguards have increased uncertainty among stainless steel buyers....
Winners and Losers: U.S. Importers Adjust to Steel Tariffs
Steel importers in the United States are adapting their supply chains to maintain supply volumes above two million tons per month, despite the...
The EU confirms that CBAM will start in January 2026, despite market rumors
The European Federation for the Distribution and Trade of Steel, Pipes and Metals (EUROMETAL) has...
Top 10 global steel producers in July 2025 - Worldsteel data
In July 2025, global steel output amounted to 150.126 million tons, which is -1.3% less than the results of July 2024. According to the World Steel...
Ukraine ranked 23rd among 70 countries in steel production in July.
In July 2025, metallurgical enterprises of Ukraine smelted 581 thousand tons of steel (-18.1% YoY; -6.4% mom), ranking 23rd in the Worldsteel ranking...
CBAM uncertainty is the main price incentive in Northern Europe
Enterprises and stockbrokers in Northern Europe fear that demand will not support a sharp rise in prices for rolled steel until the end of 2025....
Lobbying for European trade protection measures is intensifying
Disagreements between European steel producers and importers are intensifying amid the European Commission's lobbying for the future of the...
China reduces steel output for the third month in a row
In January-July, China reduced steel production by 3.1% compared to the same period a year earlier, to 594.47 million tons, according to the...
Exports of Ukrainian semi-finished carbon steel products decreased by 36%
In January-July of this year, Ukraine reduced exports of semi-finished carbon steel products in physical terms by 36.3% compared to the same period...
Less than a month left: MEPs at UK Metals Expo 2025
Next month, at the annual UK Metals Expo 2025, which will be held in an expanded format, MEPS International is ready to share its vision of the steel...
Lithium prices soared after China closed one of the largest deposits in the world.
Lithium prices and company shares rose sharply after Chinese giant Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL) shut down a major deposit in...
Rio Tinto criticizes Australia's clean steel initiatives
Rio Tinto, a global mining company, doubts the prospect of developing the "green" iron industry in Australia, according to Reuters. The...
