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Domestic demand for finished steel is set to fall by 1.8% – to 8.35 million tonnes in 2026

Cross-border trade has become more difficult, but it will continue to shape the functioning of the global steel market

The event will address current issues facing the sector and solutions for businesses

Coated flat-rolled products account for around 50% of imports

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

Export revenue rose by 5.3% y/y

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

More than 50% of imports consist of coated flat-rolled products

Export revenue rose by 13.4% y/y

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