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Photo – Italy increased steel production by 5.9% m/m in February
Italy increased steel production by 5.9% m/m in February

In January-February, the indicator grew by 1.2% y/

Photo – Germany reduced steel production by 13.5% y/y in February
Germany reduced steel production by 13.5% y/y in February

Since the beginning of the year, the indicator has decreased by 13.1% y/y

Photo – Emissions in China’s steel industry increased by 3.3% y/y in February
Emissions in China’s steel industry increased by 3.3% y/y in February

Energy consumption in the industry decreased by 3.1% y/y during the month

Photo – Italy to start negotiations on the sale of Acciaierie d’Italia with Azerbaijani consortium
Italy to start negotiations on the sale of Acciaierie d’Italia with Azerbaijani consortium

Emergency Commissioners sent a request to the government to start negotiations

Photo – Chinese steelmakers discuss compensation for closing outdated facilities
Chinese steelmakers discuss compensation for closing outdated facilities

Consultations on this issue started at the beginning of the year

Photo – Steel and Metals Action Plan requires immediate implementation – EUROFER
Steel and Metals Action Plan requires immediate implementation – EUROFER

European steelmakers say energy prices remain a problem

Photo – The US remained ArcelorMittal’s largest market in 2024
The US remained ArcelorMittal’s largest market in 2024

Sales to the US fell by 5% y/y. Poland moved up to fourth place, while Italy and the UK showed growth

Photo – China reduced steel production by 1.5% y/y in January-February
China reduced steel production by 1.5% y/y in January-February

The indicator declined despite an increase in steelmakers' profits and exports of finished products

Photo – An association of electric arc furnace steel producers has been established in China
An association of electric arc furnace steel producers has been established in China

The new organization is designed to promote the development of green steel industry, improve industry efficiency and reduce emissions

Photo – Hyundai Steel steps up cost-saving measures amid US tariffs and competition
Hyundai Steel steps up cost-saving measures amid US tariffs and competition

The company has cut executive salaries and is considering a voluntary resignation program for employees

Photo – ArcelorMittal Europe increased steel production by 8.3% y/y in 2024
ArcelorMittal Europe increased steel production by 8.3% y/y in 2024

Production in blast furnaces increased by 10.8% y/y, while electric arc furnaces decreased by 1.8% y/y

Photo – Turkey’s Kardemir reduced sales by 4.4% y/y in 2024
Turkey’s Kardemir reduced sales by 4.4% y/y in 2024

Steel production in the period increased by 4.8% compared to 2023

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