Weak demand continued to put pressure on steel prices in the United Kingdom, as the country's government intervened this month to provide...
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Government intervention is the key to restoring the UK market
Government intervention is the key to restoring the UK market
The import of semi-finished products to Ukraine increased to almost 47 thousand tons.
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 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
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.
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
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
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?
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
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
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...
Trade protection consultations increase the indecision of stainless steel buyers
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
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 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
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.
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
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
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
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%
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
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 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 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...
The future of British Steel remains uncertain: London and Beijing are looking for a compromise
The future of British Steel remains uncertain: London and Beijing are looking for a compromise
Jonathan Reynolds, the convicted UK Business and Trade secretary, is preparing to join negotiations with the Chinese owners of British Steel. Jingye...
steel production in Ukraine dropped by 7 in 7 months%
steel production in Ukraine dropped by 7 in 7 months%
Ukrainian metallurgical enterprises produced 4.26 million tons of steel in January-July, which is 7% less than in the same period last year. At the...
FRU warns that an increase in electricity tariffs could stop businesses and cut jobs
FRU warns that an increase in electricity tariffs could stop businesses and cut jobs
The planned increase in tariffs for the distribution of electric energy on September 1, 2025, will result in the shutdown of industrial enterprises,...
"Metinvest" reduced steel output by 13%
"Metinvest" reduced steel output by 13%
Metinvest, the largest Ukrainian mining and metallurgical holding, reduced steel production by 13% in January-June of this year compared to the same...
Interpipe supplied specialized micropals for bridge reconstruction in Slovakia
Interpipe supplied specialized micropals for bridge reconstruction in Slovakia
The Ukrainian industrial company Interpipe has supplied specialized micropali for the reconstruction of a bridge in Slovakia. The facility is...
ArcelorMittal raises prices for hot-rolled steel for the second time this summer
ArcelorMittal raises prices for hot-rolled steel for the second time this summer
ArcelorMittal, one of Europe's leading steel producers, has raised its base price for hot-rolled coils (HRC) to €610/t with delivery for...
Ferroalloy enterprises of Ukraine produced 155.2 thousand tons of products
Ferroalloy enterprises of Ukraine produced 155.2 thousand tons of products
Ferroalloy enterprises of Ukraine produced 155.2 thousand tons of products in January-June 2025, compared with 11.37 thousand tons for the same...
Ferrexpo ended the half-year with a loss of almost $200 million.
Ferrexpo ended the half-year with a loss of almost $200 million.
The Ferrexpo Group with assets in the Poltava region, specializing in the production of iron ore products, ended the first half of 2025 with a loss...
