Industry News
- India’s JSW Steel increased steel production by 17% y/y in July-September
Sales in the second quarter of FY2025/2026 increased by 20% y/y
- Argentina abolishes export duties on steel and aluminum by the end of the year
The decision will apply to exports to countries that have high tariffs on imports of these goods
- Global pig iron production fell to 117.3 million tons in August
106.6 million tons were produced using the blast furnace method, and 10.7 million tons using the direct reduction method
- ExclusiveGermany reduced steel production by 10.5% y/y in August
The indicator has been declining for the eighth consecutive month in annual comparison
- Egypt has imposed a temporary duty on imports of hot-rolled steel at 13.6%
Temporary duties have also been imposed on other categories, in particular billets