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Economic and market outlook 2018-2019, first quarter
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In 2017 the EU manufacturing industry and construction sector benefited from an investment-led domestic upturn and improving exports. A healthy outlook for these steel users bodes well for EU steel demand in 2018 and 2019. The supply side situation could, however, continue to be negatively affected by import distortions.
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Brussels, 16 March 2026 According to the latest economic report from the European Steel Association (EUROFER), Europe’s steel market is estimated to have shown signs of growth. However, it also highlights how the sector’s outlook is clouded by imports having gained a record share of the EU market, falling European production, volatile energy prices and rising trade tensions.
First quarter 2026 report. Data up to, and including, third quarter 2025
The European Steel Association (EUROFER) has called on EU lawmakers to urgently adopt the new steel trade measure proposed by the European Commission last year, warning that weakening the proposal would put the European steel industry at risk.
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