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Photo – China’s weak economy threatens the stability of prices in the steel market in 2023
China’s weak economy threatens the stability of prices in the steel market in 2023

The demand for steel in China is one of the main factors influencing the prices of steel products in the world

Photo – Global output of stainless steel fell by 3.5% in the first half of 2022
Global output of stainless steel fell by 3.5% in the first half of 2022

Production declined in major regions except Asia (excluding China and South Korea) and selected countries

Photo – The consumption of steel products in the EU will decrease by 3.5% in 2022 – EUROFER
The consumption of steel products in the EU will decrease by 3.5% in 2022 – EUROFER

The industry association is concerned about the high level of imports to the EU

Photo – High energy prices affect steel consumption in Europe
High energy prices affect steel consumption in Europe

In September 2022, energy inflation in the EU was 41%.

Photo – With episodic lockdowns, demand for steel in China is falling
With episodic lockdowns, demand for steel in China is falling

In May, steel consumption in the country decreased by 14%, while daily production increased during the month by 1-3%

Photo – EUROFER expects 1.9% drop of metal consumption in the EU in 2022
EUROFER expects 1.9% drop of metal consumption in the EU in 2022

Reasons for the forecast update: the war in Ukraine, rising energy prices and the supply chains disruptions

Photo – Metinvest to allocate 900 tons of steel for 80,000 body armor
Metinvest to allocate 900 tons of steel for 80,000 body armor

The company purchased 10,000 tons of bulletproof vests abroad

Photo – Russia’s domestic steel consumption down 30% in 2022, forecasts Russian steel
Russia’s domestic steel consumption down 30% in 2022, forecasts Russian steel

The reason is sanctions against Russian economy, and the stagnation of domestic production

Photo – Over 35,000 anti-tank hedgehogs made from Metinvest steel
Over 35,000 anti-tank hedgehogs made from Metinvest steel

The company provides free steel to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and territorial defense

Photo – Construction in Ukraine increased by 5% in 2021
Construction in Ukraine increased by 5% in 2021

Residential construction increased by 16.8%, non-residential construction by 3.2%, and engineering construction by 3.1%

Photo – Construction output shrank by 9.6% in March
Construction output shrank by 9.6% in March

The share of new construction in the total construction output amounted to 44.5%

Photo – Construction output shrank by 11.6% in February
Construction output shrank by 11.6% in February

The share of new construction in the total construction output amounted to 45.6%

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