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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%

In 2026, steel consumption is expected to increase by approximately 3%, to 3.4 million tons

GMK Center has compiled a collection of articles that provides a comprehensive overview of steel consumption in 20 countries across the region

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

Export revenue rose by 7.3% y/y