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Photo – Vallourec is winding down pipe production in Germany
Vallourec is winding down pipe production in Germany

The French company announced the decision to close two German plants in 2022

Photo – ArcelorMittal Bremen to shut down blast furnace №2 in October
ArcelorMittal Bremen to shut down blast furnace №2 in October

The company plans to repair and maintain the unit

Photo – Germany reduced steel output by 4.2% y/y in January-August
Germany reduced steel output by 4.2% y/y in January-August

Production of pig iron in the country decreased by 0.1% y/y in this period

Photo – German producers call on the government to introduce a transition price for electricity
German producers call on the government to introduce a transition price for electricity

The country's steelmakers believe that this will be a signal for future investment in the industry

Photo – German steelmakers expect an increase in steel prices in September
German steelmakers expect an increase in steel prices in September

The market is counting on the revival of activity after the summer break

Photo – Steel stocks in Germany fell by 11.8% y/y in July
Steel stocks in Germany fell by 11.8% y/y in July

Warehouse stocks of flat rolled products fell by 10.7% y/y, and of graded products by 14.3% y/y

Photo – Germany reduced steel production by 4.6% y/y in January-July
Germany reduced steel production by 4.6% y/y in January-July

Pig iron production in the country increased by 0.1% y/y in the period

Photo – Germany promises funding for ArcelorMittal’s decarbonization project
Germany promises funding for ArcelorMittal’s decarbonization project

The government intends to allocate €2.5 billion as soon as the approval of the European Commission is received

Photo – EC approves €6.5 billion German support scheme to eliminate risk of carbon leakage
EC approves €6.5 billion German support scheme to eliminate risk of carbon leakage

Energy-intensive companies will be able to receive compensation for part of the fuel costs

Photo – Germany reduced scrap imports by 30% y/y in January-May
Germany reduced scrap imports by 30% y/y in January-May

The export of raw materials from the country decreased by 14% in annual terms in 5 months

Photo – Thyssenkrupp confirms agreement with government for €2 billion in green subsidies
Thyssenkrupp confirms agreement with government for €2 billion in green subsidies

Official funding approval will be announced in the coming days

Photo – Germany reduced steel production by 5.3% y/y in January-June
Germany reduced steel production by 5.3% y/y in January-June

Pig iron production in the country decreased by 0.6% y/y in the first half of 2023

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