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The industry association suggests planning production based on steel sales

Buyers are putting pressure on ferrochrome prices, while enquiries for ferrosilicon were few and far between

Quotas on imports of long products by some countries have actually been selected despite weak consumption in the EU

The country sets new targets for carbon emissions reduction and energy saving in the construction industry

Sulphur dioxide emissions per ton of steel amounted to 0.19 kg/t, smoke and dust – 0.20 kg/t, nitrogen oxide – 0.35 kg/t

Industry association estimates losses for the country's economy at €55 million in 2023

The total area of ​​sold commercial real estate decreased by 20.5% y/y

Demand for raw materials in the Asian market remains weak

In this way, they are trying to stop the rapid decline in prices for finished products

The results exceeded market forecasts. Production was expected to fall amid seasonally low demand

If approved, the plans will add about 1.52 million tons per year of blast furnace capacity and 1.66 million tons per year of EAF capacity

The dynamics of commodity prices remains weak