Ihor Vorontsov

Sales of finished steel are expected to rise to 1.72 million tons in 2026

Over the past five years, steel production in Finland has fallen by 17.6%, while consumption has dropped by 19%

In 2026, steel consumption is expected to increase by approximately 3%, to 3.4 million tons

GMK Center has compiled a collection of articles that provides a comprehensive overview of steel consumption in 20 countries across the region

The main risks in 2026 are new tariff barriers and a Europe-wide economic crisis

Our series of articles provides a detailed analysis of steel consumption in the world’s major regional markets in 2025 and the key challenges of 2026