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Photo – EU reduced imports of direct reduced iron by 25% y/y in January-July
EU reduced imports of direct reduced iron by 25% y/y in January-July

This figure was influenced by a significant decline in imports by Germany and the Netherlands

Photo – The EC will present new protective measures on steel imports by mid-October
The EC will present new protective measures on steel imports by mid-October

EUROFER welcomed the commitment made by the European Commissioner for Trade

Photo – Steel production in the Czech Republic grew by 2% y/y in 1H2025
Steel production in the Czech Republic grew by 2% y/y in 1H2025

After several years of decline, the industry has returned to recovery

Photo – Germany reduced steel production by 10.5% y/y in August
Germany reduced steel production by 10.5% y/y in August

The indicator has been declining for the eighth consecutive month in annual comparison

Photo – European steel producers oppose imports of Russian slabs
European steel producers oppose imports of Russian slabs

Some MEPs and steel companies demand to remove exemptions from sanctions against steel from Russian Federation

Photo – EU launches anti-dumping investigation into cold-rolled steel from five countries
EU launches anti-dumping investigation into cold-rolled steel from five countries

Trade case opened following complaint by EUROFER

Photo – Construction in the European Union grew by 0.6% m/m in July
Construction in the European Union grew by 0.6% m/m in July

The highest growth was recorded in Romania, Slovenia, and Belgium

Photo – Acciaierie d’Italia shuts down blast furnace No. 4 due to conveyor accident
Acciaierie d’Italia shuts down blast furnace No. 4 due to conveyor accident

The only operating blast furnace at the Taranto plant has been shut down unexpectedly

Photo – Total steel imports to the EU remained at last year’s level in 1H2025
Total steel imports to the EU remained at last year’s level in 1H2025

Flat products accounted for more than half of steel imports

Photo – Poland does not rule out buying ArcelorMittal assets if the company exits the market
Poland does not rule out buying ArcelorMittal assets if the company exits the market

The government is closely monitoring the situation surrounding the steel giant's assets

Photo – Thyssenkrupp has received an offer from Jindal Steel to purchase its steel business
Thyssenkrupp has received an offer from Jindal Steel to purchase its steel business

The Indian conglomerate is prepared to invest over €2 billion in the green transformation of TKSE and assume its pension obligations

Photo – Steel pipe production in the EU fell by 3% y/y in Q1 – EUROFER
Steel pipe production in the EU fell by 3% y/y in Q1 – EUROFER

The pipe sector has recorded its fifth consecutive quarterly decline, with recovery expected only in 2026

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