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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

The main risks in 2026 are new tariff barriers and a Europe-wide economic crisis

Our series of articles provides a detailed analysis of steel consumption in the world’s major regional markets in 2025 and the key challenges of 2026

The decline in exports of hot-rolled and cold-rolled steel products could not be offset by shipments of alloy steel and exports to the United Kingdom

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