According to the report Economic and Steel Market Outlook for 2026-2027, prepared by the Economic Committee of the European Steel Manufacturers...
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EUROFER expects continued steel demand in the EU in 2026 and more significant growth in 2027.
EUROFER expects continued steel demand in the EU in 2026 and more significant growth in 2027.
Prices for long positions in Bulgaria have hardly changed, as purchases remain uneven
Prices for long positions in Bulgaria have hardly changed, as purchases remain uneven
There was no clear price direction in the Bulgarian long position market this week, as it was limited…...
Long-length metal-rolling items are becoming more expensive in Romania amid rising logistical costs
Long-length metal-rolling items are becoming more expensive in Romania amid rising logistical costs
There has been a slight recovery in the Romanian long-rolled metal market: some quotes have gone up, although there has not yet been a noticeable...
Starting from October 1, the EU introduces new requirements for confirming the country of smelting and casting when importing steel.
Starting from October 1, the EU introduces new requirements for confirming the country of smelting and casting when importing steel.
Starting from October 1, 2026, the European Union introduces new rules for the import of steel products: the declaration will require specifying the...
Peter Brennan heads UK Steel
Peter Brennan heads UK Steel
Peter Brennan has been appointed CEO of UK Steel and replaces Gareth Stace, who is leaving after 12 years at the company. Prior to that, Brennan...
Geert Van Poelvoorde heads EUROFER
Geert Van Poelvoorde heads EUROFER
The European Steel Association EUROFER has elected Geert Van Poelvoorde, Chairman of the Board of ArcelorMittal Europe Steel, as its new president....
Update for September 2026
Update for September 2026
At the end of September 2026, new information and announcements were published regarding the activities of the UAHE, industry indicators and upcoming...
Global steelmaking capacity: nationalization in Britain, shutdowns in Germany and new projects in Asia
Global steelmaking capacity: nationalization in Britain, shutdowns in Germany and new projects in Asia
The review of global steelmaking capacity for the month included several notable events at once: plans to nationalize Speciality Steel UK, the...
The EU will increase steel output to reduce dependence on imports, and will face a shortage of scrap
The EU will increase steel output to reduce dependence on imports, and will face a shortage of scrap
By 2027, the European Union will need to increase crude steel output by 12-13% to compensate for the decrease in imports that may occur due to...
ArcelorMittal to suspend operation of Gijon plant due to weak demand
ArcelorMittal to suspend operation of Gijon plant due to weak demand
ArcelorMittal de España will stop steel production at its plant in Gijón for a week. The company explains the decision by the current level of demand...
Voestalpine and Verbund have expanded their cooperation in the energy sector
Voestalpine and Verbund have expanded their cooperation in the energy sector
The Austrian energy company Verbund and the voestalpine steel concern have agreed to expand their strategic partnership. The parties intend to focus...
Rising fuel and energy prices are increasing the costs of stainless steel buyers
Rising fuel and energy prices are increasing the costs of stainless steel buyers
The rising cost of energy and fuel is changing the production plans of some steel companies and reducing margins throughout the stainless steel...
MBI: steel in Germany will rise in price in 2027
MBI: steel in Germany will rise in price in 2027
According to Peter Fertig, an analyst at MBI Research, steel prices in Germany will remain at a higher level in 2027. Speaking at the Stahltag...
ArcelorMittal will supply steel with a reduced carbon footprint for coinage
ArcelorMittal will supply steel with a reduced carbon footprint for coinage
ArcelorMittal has been awarded a contract to supply low-carbon steel to the Paris Mint, an institution that issues euros for the French and European...
Thyssenkrupp Steel to cut 4,000 jobs as part of restructuring
Thyssenkrupp Steel to cut 4,000 jobs as part of restructuring
Thyssenkrupp Steel, one of the largest producers of flat rolled products in Europe, announced the reduction of 4,000 of the approximately 11,000 jobs...
Stahl-Holding-Saar announced a new stage of the Power4Steel project
Stahl-Holding-Saar announced a new stage of the Power4Steel project
Stahl-Holding-Saar (SHS) spoke about the construction progress of the Power4Steel project, which is supposed to change steel production in Dillingen...
Steel suppliers are advised to prepare in advance for CBAM verification requirements
Steel suppliers are advised to prepare in advance for CBAM verification requirements
Jeronimo Casas, Global Manager of SGS for Climate Solutions and Sustainable Development, spoke about the requirements for verifier accreditation,...
Geopolitical tensions and rising costs are changing the global steel market — IREPAS
Geopolitical tensions and rising costs are changing the global steel market — IREPAS
IREPAS Chairman Ioannis Manessis said that the global steel market is experiencing a period of increased turbulence amid geopolitical conflicts,...
Geopolitical tensions increase the cost of transportation and change the flow of steel products
Geopolitical tensions increase the cost of transportation and change the flow of steel products
Geopolitical tensions are increasingly affecting steel supply routes, flight duration and freight rates, Maria Bertzeletu, senior market analyst at...
HRC prices in Europe are rising amid weak trading activity
HRC prices in Europe are rising amid weak trading activity
On Monday, September 28, prices for hot-rolled steel coils in Northern Europe and Italy rose slightly, but trading in both markets remained sluggish...
EU countries have called on the European Commission to prepare a plan for the home appliance market
EU countries have called on the European Commission to prepare a plan for the home appliance market
France, Germany, Italy and Poland have called on the European Commission to prepare a separate action plan for the household appliances sector, which...
Tata Steel and the Dutch authorities have extended the agreement on environmental issues
Tata Steel and the Dutch authorities have extended the agreement on environmental issues
Tata Steel Nederland and a number of Dutch agencies have agreed to extend a joint memorandum of understanding on the transition to low-CO2 steel...
ArcelorMittal has temporarily reduced production at the Eisenhuttenstadt plant.
ArcelorMittal has temporarily reduced production at the Eisenhuttenstadt plant.
ArcelorMittal has partially suspended production at its steel plant in Eisenhuttenstadt, Germany. The company explained that the decision was related...
The EBA proposed to maintain a zero quota for scrap exports or impose a duty of EUR180 per ton.
The EBA proposed to maintain a zero quota for scrap exports or impose a duty of EUR180 per ton.
The European Business Association called for maintaining a zero quota for the export of ferrous scrap, which would effectively mean a ban on its...
Prices for rolled steel products in Italy are rising against the background of higher prices of raw materials and costs
Prices for rolled steel products in Italy are rising against the background of higher prices of raw materials and costs
In the week ending September 25, prices for thick-sheet metal in Italy increased slightly. Manufacturers expect further price growth, but so far the...
Steel roll prices in Europe are rising amid weak demand and limited imports
Steel roll prices in Europe are rising amid weak demand and limited imports
In the European rolled steel market, the confrontation between buyers and sellers persisted during the week until September 25. Distributors have...
Steel distributors' expectations for the fourth quarter improved in the EU
Steel distributors' expectations for the fourth quarter improved in the EU
The September EUROMETAL survey showed a more confident mood in the European steel distribution market by the beginning of the fourth quarter of 2026....
Rebar prices have risen in Poland amid rising costs and weak demand
Rebar prices have risen in Poland amid rising costs and weak demand
Rebar prices in the Polish domestic market went up over the week to Friday, September 25. Market participants attribute this to high production...
Thick-sheet steel is becoming more expensive in Italy amid rising costs, while prices are stable in Northern Europe.
Thick-sheet steel is becoming more expensive in Italy amid rising costs, while prices are stable in Northern Europe.
In Italy, prices for thick-sheet steel continued to decline from week to week, however, factories expect to achieve an increase in selling levels in...
Prices for hot-rolled coils in Europe remained unchanged on Friday amid weak demand
Prices for hot-rolled coils in Europe remained unchanged on Friday amid weak demand
Hot rolled roll (HRC) prices in Northern Europe and Italy remained unchanged on Friday. Market participants noted sluggish trading and limited...
