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This month, explore Steel Market Outlook: worsening as demand and consumption decline amid high import shares, crude steel production , trade trends, and international prices.
November 1, 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.
October 21, 2024

This month, explore "Forging The Future": trade's role in low-emission steel, global crude production trends, trade statistics, and international prices.
October 1, 2024

This month, discover steel's vital role in a low-carbon future, crude steel production, trade dynamics, steel consumption, and pricing.
September 2, 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.
August 1, 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.
July 5, 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.
July 1, 2024

The European Commission has extended its steel safeguard measure to June 2026, aligning with market dynamics and addressing ongoing import pressures.
June 26, 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.
June 3, 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.
May 2, 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.
April 5, 2024

The UK is seeking feedback on its emissions-based import rules, set to start in 2027.
March 22, 2024

February 2024 saw a 17.0% surge in South Africa's crude steel production, marking four consecutive months of double-digit growth and highlighting industrial resilience.
March 20, 2024

Global steel production decreased in January 2024, but Africa saw a notable increase. South Africa's steel output surged by 24.8%. The trade balance improved in 2022 but worsened in 2023.
March 12, 2024

In this month's issue, we're diving into the fascinating world of steel trade and the strategic initiatives that are shaping the landscape of regional commerce in Africa.
March 6, 2024
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