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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

The bulk of imports consists of other carbon steel bars and rods, unworked, twisted

The majority of the products were shipped to EU countries

Sales of finished steel are expected to rise to 1.72 million tons in 2026

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

The bulk of imports consists of other carbon steel bars and rods, not further worked, twisted

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

The majority of the products were shipped to EU countries

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

The majority of imports consists of hot-rolled carbon steel bars and billets in coils