Opinion: South Africa’s steel debate must focus on the jobs and productive capacity enabled across the value chain
Charles Dednam argues South Africa’s steel policy must sustain primary production, strengthen downstream manufacturing and protect jobs, backed by fair border competition and accountable performance.
SAISI Short Range Outlook: Gradual Recovery Expected for South African Steel Demand in 2026-27
The August 2026 SAISI outlook projects a gradual recovery in South African steel demand, held back by weak investment and imports, with infrastructure delivery the key upside.
worldsteel Short Range Outlook October 2026
worldsteel forecasts global steel demand will stay flat at 1,722 Mt in 2026, then grow 1.7% in 2027, with China’s contraction masking stronger growth elsewhere.
Veolia, Norfund to Help AMSA Develop Resource Efficiency Projects
Veolia, Norfund to help AMSA develop resource efficiency projects Our member AMSA partners with Veolia and Norfund to develop bankable energy, water and resource-efficiency projects, strengthening operational resilience and South Africa's industrial competitiveness.
Commentary: Going It Alone on Steel
Global steel policy is fragmenting as nations act unilaterally through tariffs and subsidies. South Africa needs a coherent policy to protect its competitive steel value chain.
Opinion: South Africa’s steel debate is still too narrow
SAISI's Charles Dednam argues South Africa's steel debate must look beyond primary imports and consider how imported manufactured goods are displacing local manufacturing capability.
2025 Confirms Structural Weakness in South Africa’s Crude Steel Production
South Africa’s 2025 crude steel output fell to 4.5 million tonnes, confirming structural decline driven by energy, logistics pressures, imports, threatening jobs, investment, and growth.
worldsteel Short Range Outlook – October 2025
Global steel demand to remain flat in 2025 at 1,750 Mt, rebounding 1.3% in 2026 amid regional recovery and infrastructure investments.
SAISI Supports Decisive Trade Action to Safeguard South African Steel Industry
SAISI welcomes provisional safeguard duties to protect local steel, ensure fair competition, and support jobs, investment, and recovery in South Africa’s steel value chain.
Steel Sector Faces Ongoing Strain from Elevated Imports and Trade Imbalance in Q1 2025
South Africa’s Q1 2025 trade data reveal a challenging environment for the domestic steel industry, as increased import volumes continue to displace […]
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.
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.