In the 2026/27 financial year, British steel companies may pay significantly more for electricity than their European and global competitors. UK...
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Electricity for British steelworkers will be more expensive than for competitors in Europe.
Electricity for British steelworkers will be more expensive than for competitors in Europe.
European industry associations have called for the expansion of the EU carbon mechanism
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
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
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 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...
Thyssenkrupp's largest shareholder supports spin-off of steel business
Thyssenkrupp's largest shareholder supports spin-off of steel business
The Krupp Foundation, the largest shareholder of Thyssenkrupp AG, has generally approved plans to separate the steel division into an independent...
In Italy, prices for hot-rolled coils have increased slightly, while in Northern Europe the market has quieted down.
In Italy, prices for hot-rolled coils have increased slightly, while in Northern Europe the market has quieted down.
In Italy, prices for hot-rolled coils have increased slightly: the domestic market supports the absence of cheaper imports. In Northern Europe, trade...
In August, construction in the eurozone grew by 1.8% in a month
In August, construction in the eurozone grew by 1.8% in a month
According to preliminary data from Eurostat, in August 2026, the volume of construction production in the eurozone increased by 1.8% compared to...
The Dutch Staalfederatie is concerned about the unequal application of customs rules to steel imports.
The Dutch Staalfederatie is concerned about the unequal application of customs rules to steel imports.
The Royal Netherlands Steel Federation pointed to differences in the application of customs rules in EU countries that could put stainless steel...
Buyers of rolled steel in Northwest Europe do not believe in shortages
Buyers of rolled steel in Northwest Europe do not believe in shortages
Buyers are generally not concerned about a possible reduction in output at rolling steel plants in Western Europe after recent short-term shutdowns....
Rolled steel prices rise in Italy amid weak demand and market uncertainty
Rolled steel prices rise in Italy amid weak demand and market uncertainty
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Reduction of Swiss Steel production in Germany is still not determined
Reduction of Swiss Steel production in Germany is still not determined
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Stomana will expand the production of fittings at the Pernik plant by order of Danieli
Stomana will expand the production of fittings at the Pernik plant by order of Danieli
Bulgarian company Stomana Industry, part of the Sidenor group , has signed a contract with Italian Danieli for the supply of new rolling equipment...
European suppliers of hot-rolled coils are pushing for higher prices, buyers in the south agree, and resistance remains in the north.
European suppliers of hot-rolled coils are pushing for higher prices, buyers in the south agree, and resistance remains in the north.
European suppliers of hot-rolled coils continued to push for higher prices this week. Limited supply supported quotes in Southern Europe, while...
Disruptions at Ukrainian enterprises have reduced steel supplies to Central Europe
Disruptions at Ukrainian enterprises have reduced steel supplies to Central Europe
Disruptions in production in Ukraine and rising fuel costs have forced steel buyers in Central Europe to switch more actively to domestic supplies of...
Prices for Italian rebar rose after new deals
Prices for Italian rebar rose after new deals
The number of recent contracts for the supply of Italian fittings has increased, and manufacturers raised their selling prices again in October. At...
Trasteel moved closer to entering Nasdaq through a deal with SPAC
Trasteel moved closer to entering Nasdaq through a deal with SPAC
The Trasteel Steel and commercial industrial Group has taken a new step towards listing on Nasdaq as part of its planned merger with the Sizzle...
Hot-rolled coils have fallen in price in Northern Europe, while prices continue to rise in Italy amid a shortage of supply
Hot-rolled coils have fallen in price in Northern Europe, while prices continue to rise in Italy amid a shortage of supply
On Monday, October 5, prices for hot-rolled coils in Northern Europe declined, while in Italy the market continued to rise in price due to extremely...
EU steel import quotas in the fourth quarter were exhausted in the first few days
EU steel import quotas in the fourth quarter were exhausted in the first few days
During the first five days of the new EU quarterly quotas, calculated for the period from October 1 to December 31, the limits were fully selected...
Assofermet: tariffs and CBAM are changing the metals market — geopolitics is becoming a cost factor for businesses
Assofermet: tariffs and CBAM are changing the metals market — geopolitics is becoming a cost factor for businesses
Tariffs, geopolitical tensions, new trade barriers, high energy prices and the restructuring of supply chains are changing the working conditions of...
EUROFER reported a decrease in steel imports to the EU and a reduction in the trade deficit
EUROFER reported a decrease in steel imports to the EU and a reduction in the trade deficit
According to EUROFER's forecast for the economy and steel market for 2026-2027 for the third quarter, total steel imports to the European Union,...
Rosseel acquired Aleja steel business in Belgium
Rosseel acquired Aleja steel business in Belgium
NV Rosseel, a Belgian steel distributor based in Tilth, acquired NV Aleja's business in Welle-Denderle on October 1. The company was previously...
There is continued pressure on prices in the Italian long products market with weak demand.
There is continued pressure on prices in the Italian long products market with weak demand.
According to market participants, attempts to increase selling prices continue in the Italian long products market, but sales volumes remain low....
Prices for HRC in the EU have slightly increased amid disruptions at factories and a decrease in interest in imports
Prices for HRC in the EU have slightly increased amid disruptions at factories and a decrease in interest in imports
Moderate business activity continued in the domestic hot-rolled roll market in the EU this week, however, prices rose slightly in a number of...
The WTO has created a commission on the dispute with the EU over CBAM at the request of Russia
The WTO has created a commission on the dispute with the EU over CBAM at the request of Russia
For the second time, the World Trade Organization's dispute resolution body has established a commission at Russia's request to assess...
In Europe, domestic prices for hot-rolled coils increased slightly, despite weak demand
In Europe, domestic prices for hot-rolled coils increased slightly, despite weak demand
In Northern Europe and Italy, on Thursday, October 1, prices for hot-rolled steel coils increased slightly, although buyers continued to react...
German steel industry urged to maintain budget support for network tariffs
German steel industry urged to maintain budget support for network tariffs
The German steel industry association WV Stahl has warned that the expected increase in fees for the use of electric grids in 2027 will increase...
The European Commission is collecting feedback on the new EU steel regulation
The European Commission is collecting feedback on the new EU steel regulation
The European Commission has launched targeted consultations on the implementation and operation of the new EU steel production regulation. In...
Nova Hut received semi-finished products from Benteler for production testing
Nova Hut received semi-finished products from Benteler for production testing
The Czech company Nova Hut announced the delivery of new materials from the German Benteler Group for testing at its medium-grade plant. According to...
Stegra raises additional capital and appoints new CEO
Stegra raises additional capital and appoints new CEO
The Board of Directors of Stegra, together with external consultants, concluded that the company would need additional financing to complete the...
