EU industrial production rose 0.2% in June 2026, with annual growth at 0.6%. Get key Eurostat data and steel market insights.

US OCTG pipe prices held at $2,563/t in July, while Turkey welded pipe prices edged up as global steel pipe markets showed mixed trends.

Tata Steel UK warns that higher steel import quotas from India and Vietnam could threaten UK galvanised steel production and market balance.

Germany steel output rose 8.9% year on year to 18.63Mt in 1H 2026, while WV Stahl warns demand remains weak.

African Industries will build Nigeria’s largest solar-powered steelworks in Niger State, boosting steel production and industrial growth.

Regional slab prices fell by $20-30 per tonne in June, led by Brazil, Turkey and Asia as demand softened after months of elevated steel slab prices.

BCSA warns new UK steel tariffs and quotas could put 30,000 jobs at risk and drive orders abroad. See why fabricators want urgent changes.

Nucor raised its US hot-rolled coil spot price to $1,125/t, signaling firm steel demand and continued strength in the HRC market.

Analysis of Trump's 50% steel tariffs: US producers gain revenue but consumer sectors face rising costs. Explore S&P Global's findings on price surges and supply chain effects.

Discover the latest trends in steel slab prices across regional markets in May, with increases of $5-20 per ton. Get insights on Brazil, Turkey, and other key markets.