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Photo – Poland reduced steel production by 25% y/y in November
Poland reduced steel production by 25% y/y in November

Over 11 months, production increased by 1% y/y

Photo – EU imported 4.19 million tons of steel products from Russia in January-October
EU imported 4.19 million tons of steel products from Russia in January-October

The bulk of production consists of pig iron, steel semi-finished products, and direct reduced iron

Photo – European CBAM: how the mechanism will work in 2026
European CBAM: how the mechanism will work in 2026

From January 1, importers of certain goods will bear the financial costs of CO2 emissions

Photo – How mining industry can impact Ukraine’s recovery and economic renewal
How mining industry can impact Ukraine’s recovery and economic renewal

Provided that funding is secured for a number of investment projects, Ukraine will be able to export between 20 and 25 million tons of DR pellets

Photo – ArcelorMittal has invested €245 million in decarbonization in France over 10 years
ArcelorMittal has invested €245 million in decarbonization in France over 10 years

The company has reduced its environmental impact by 71% and is preparing new decarbonization projects

Photo – The EU reduced imports of direct reduced iron by 23.8% y/y in 10 months
The EU reduced imports of direct reduced iron by 23.8% y/y in 10 months

The indicator was influenced by a significant decline in imports by Germany and the Netherlands

Photo – EU exported 13.4 million tonnes of scrap metal in January-October
EU exported 13.4 million tonnes of scrap metal in January-October

Over 66% of deliveries are sent to Turkey

Photo – EU expands compensation for industry for emissions regulation costs
EU expands compensation for industry for emissions regulation costs

Changes allow member states to compensate industry for part of higher electricity bills

Photo – France reduced steel production by 13.6% m/m in November
France reduced steel production by 13.6% m/m in November

Over 11 months, French steelmakers reduced the indicator by 9.8% y/y

Photo – Polish Ministry of Defense officially takes control of Huta Częstochowa
Polish Ministry of Defense officially takes control of Huta Częstochowa

The state acquired a strategic steel plant for PLN 253.8 million

Photo – ArcelorMittal prepares to launch a new electric arc furnace at the Belval plant
ArcelorMittal prepares to launch a new electric arc furnace at the Belval plant

The unit is scheduled to reach its design capacity at the Luxembourg site in early January

Photo – Fitch Ratings expects global steel market to recover in 2026
Fitch Ratings expects global steel market to recover in 2026

The agency forecasts a 4.5% decline in steel production in China next year

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