SteelMatters – OCTOBER 2024
This month, explore Steel Market Outlook: worsening as demand and consumption decline amid high import shares, crude steel production , trade trends, and international prices.
South Africa’s Crude Steel Production Continues Downward Trend in Q3 2024
September 2024 crude steel production in South Africa fell by 1.4%, prompting SAISI to advocate for infrastructure investment, trade measures, and manufacturing localisation to support the sector.
SteelMatters – SEPTEMBER 2024
This month, explore "Forging The Future": trade's role in low-emission steel, global crude production trends, trade statistics, and international prices.
SteelMatters – AUGUST 2024
This month, discover steel's vital role in a low-carbon future, crude steel production, trade dynamics, steel consumption, and pricing.
SteelMatters – JULY 2024
This month, we cover the global steel market crisis, major investments, hot-rolled steel capabilities, South Africa's 10.1% crude steel production decline, and steel sector insights.
South Africa’s Crude Steel Production Continues Downward Trend in Q2 2024
In May 2024, South Africa’s crude steel production declined by 9.8% compared to May 2023, following a substantial 17.3% year-on-year decrease in April 2024. This marks a troubling trend for the second quarter of 2024.
SteelMatters – JUNE 2024
This month, we cover primary steel trade, steel-consuming sectors, international steel prices, high imports, declining exports, and slowing production in South Africa's steel sector.
EU EXTENDS STEEL SAFEGUARD MEASURE UNTIL JUNE 2026
The European Commission has extended its steel safeguard measure to June 2026, aligning with market dynamics and addressing ongoing import pressures.
SteelMatters – MAY 2024
This month, our issue covers Trade Statistics, SA Crude Steel Output, and the implications of the Chinese EPC model on South Africa's steel industry.
SteelMatters – April 2024
This month, our issue explores Trade Statistics and SA Crude Steel Production, as well as The Perilous Cost of Compromise: The Impact of Substandard Materials in SA Construction.
SteelMatters – March 2024
In this month's issue, we delve into Trade Statistics and SA Crude Steel Production, alongside Navigating Global Steel Industry Overcapacity, highlighting its trade implications.
UK opens consultation on emissions-based import rules
The UK is seeking feedback on its emissions-based import rules, set to start in 2027.