Strip mill product basis prices began to stabilise in southern Europe, in April, whilst small downward corrections were noted in the north. Overall demand, in the region, is subdued. Sentiment is poor – badly affected by the ongoing reduction in orders from the automotive sector. Moreover, in many countries, concern exists about Brexit, especially if […]
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Further World Stainless Steel Production Records Forecast
Worldwide crude stainless-steel production, in 2018, reached an all-time high total of more than 50.7 million tonnes. This represents an increase of 5.5 percent, compared with the year earlier figure. MEPS predicts that global output will grow by approximately 4 percent, in 2019, to achieve a new record high mark of around 52.7 million tonnes. […]