Ihor Vorontsov

The Nordic region is demonstrating interesting strategies for the survival and transformation of the steel market amid the protracted European energy crisis

Consumption of finished steel in 2026 is forecast to reach €301 million

Consumption of finished steel is set to rise to 1.43–1.45 million tonnes in 2026

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