stainless steel News — GMK Center https://gmk.center/en/tag/nerzhavejushhaya-stal-en/ This is an informational-analytical, discussion platform Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:18:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://gmk.center/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/android-chrome-256x256-36x36.png stainless steel News — GMK Center https://gmk.center/en/tag/nerzhavejushhaya-stal-en/ 32 32 <![CDATA[Global stainless steel production rose 2.5% y/y in Q1]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/global-stainless-steel-production-rose-2-5-y-y-in-q1/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:18:29 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=124305 Global stainless steel production rose 2.5% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, reaching 15.8 million tons. This is according to data from the non-profit organization World Stainless Association. Asia produced 13.4 million tons of stainless steel in January–April, which is 3.3% more than in the first quarter of 2025. China accounted for 9.84 million […]

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]]> <![CDATA[China’s stainless steel exports fell by 28.5% y/y in January–April]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/china-s-stainless-steel-exports-fell-by-28-5-y-y-in-january-april/ Thu, 28 May 2026 07:39:09 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=124189 In January–April 2026, China reduced its stainless steel exports by 28.5% year-on-year, to 1.19 million tons. This was reported by SteelOrbis, citing the country’s customs authorities. At the same time, imports of this product during the period decreased by 7.8% to 545,700 tons. In April alone, China exported 394,300 tons of stainless steel, which is […]

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]]> <![CDATA[India to increase stainless steel scrap imports by 7% y/y in FY2025/2026]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/india-to-increase-stainless-steel-scrap-imports-by-7-y-y-in-fy2025-2026/ Sat, 23 May 2026 06:09:52 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=123985 Imports of stainless steel scrap into India for the 2025/2026 fiscal year (ending March 31, 2026) are expected to grow by 7% year-on-year. According to BigMint estimates, these volumes will total 1.4 million tons. The United States remained the largest supplier of this raw material during the period, at approximately 0.91 million tons (-1% year-over-year). […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Marcegaglia Stainless is investing in production capacity in Northern Europe]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/marcegaglia-stainless-is-investing-in-production-capacity-in-northern-europe/ Fri, 08 May 2026 11:26:59 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=123433 Marcegaglia Stainless, a division of the Italian steel group Marcegaglia, is expanding its capacity in Northern Europe and its range of long products at its plant in Fagerås, Sweden. The company is also investing in its facility in Sheffield, UK. This was reported by Kallanish. The melting shop in Sheffield will be shut down from […]

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]]> <![CDATA[China reduced stainless steel exports by 34.8% y/y in January–February]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/china-reduced-stainless-steel-exports-by-34-8-y-y-in-january-february/ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:31:38 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=121930 In January–February, China reduced its stainless steel exports by 34.8% year-over-year – to 492,700 metric tons, according to SteelDaily. In January, this figure stood at 232,600 tons, the lowest level since March 2020, primarily due to the implementation of a new export licensing system in the country at the start of this year. In February, […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Global stainless steel production in January-September increased by 3% y/y]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/global-stainless-steel-production-in-january-september-increased-by-3-y-y/ Thu, 27 Nov 2025 12:21:22 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=116752 Global stainless steel production in January-September 2025 increased by 3% compared to the same period in 2025, reaching 48.02 million tons. This is according to data from the non-profit organization World Stainless Association. During this period, Europe reduced its stainless steel production by 4.2% y/y – to 4.49 million tons. The US increased its production […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Global stainless steel production grew by 7% y/y in 2024]]> https://gmk.center/en/infographic/global-stainless-steel-production-grew-by-7-y-y-in-2024/ Tue, 15 Apr 2025 05:01:46 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=infographic&p=107840 Global stainless steel production in 2024 increased by 7% compared to 2023 to 62.621 million tons. This is evidenced by the data of the non-profit organization World Stainless Association. Over the year, Europe, including Ukraine, increased stainless steel production by 1.5% y/y – to 6.09 million tons. The United States increased its output by 6.9% […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Aperam increased stainless steel shipments by 4.9% y/y in 2024]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/aperam-increased-stainless-steel-shipments-by-4-9-y-y-in-2024/ Tue, 18 Feb 2025 03:55:52 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=105441 In 2024, Luxembourg-based stainless steel producer Aperam increased its supply of stainless and electrical steel by 4.9% year-on-year – to 1.626 million tons. This was made possible due to a low comparison base in 2023 caused by distributors selling off stocks. It is reported by ArgusMedia. In the fourth quarter of 2024, shipments increased by […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Outokumpu slows investment plans amid weak stainless steel market]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/outokumpu-slows-investment-plans-amid-weak-stainless-steel-market/ Sat, 15 Feb 2025 07:34:48 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=105376 Finnish company Outokumpu has announced the suspension of its investment plans in the United States and in nuclear power in Finland. The reason for this was weak market conditions in the stainless steel market and high import pressures, Reuters reports. Outokumpu said that it is refusing to expand its stainless steel production in the US […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Global stainless steel production increased by 6.3% y/y in H1 2024]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/global-stainless-steel-production-increased-by-6-3-y-y-in-h1-2024/ Wed, 23 Oct 2024 09:08:48 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=101676 Global stainless steel production in January-June 2024 increased by 6.3% compared to the same period in 2023 to 30.37 million tons. This is evidenced by the data of the non-profit organization World Stainless Association. During this period, Europe, including Ukraine, increased its stainless steel production by 0.3% compared to the first half of 2023 – […]

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