Industry News
- The global market for hot-rolled coil was under pressure in 2025
Regulatory changes were a key factor in the European market
- Fitch Ratings expects global steel market to recover in 2026
The agency forecasts a 4.5% decline in steel production in China next year
- Reference prices for Brazilian slab rose by 6% in November
Brazilian factories ramp up production of semi-finished products
- The EU reduced steel exports by 8% y/y in January-August – EUROFER
A decline in shipments was recorded in most directions and product categories, especially in the long-rolled segment
- South Korea criticizes Canada’s new protective measures on steel
This could harm Korean investment in the country, said the deputy minister of trade