Insight
Steel: 2012 in review and the outlook for 2013
This report is currently unavailable
Report summary
Last year was a particularly dismal year for the global steel industry. A glut of installed capacity continued to overhang a sluggish global market keeping capacity utilization rates at pre-GFC levels. As a result mills possessed little pricing power while continuing to be at the mercy of an ever volatile raw materials market. The key word for 2012 was 'squeeze'! As we have entered the new year, sentiment is certainly more positive, yet how the year may play out remains far from certain.
Table of contents
- Steel in 2012 – better forgotten?
- Steel in 2013 – better than last year?
- Conclusion
Tables and charts
This report includes 4 images and tables including:
- 2012 was a weak year for many key regions
- While overcapacity continued to pressure margins
- China should see a stronger year for demand in 2013
- Europe's ‘periphery' may drag down the ‘core'
What's included
This report contains:
Other reports you may be interested in
Insight
The energy transition outlook for lithium
The outlook for the lithium market is strongly linked to energy transition and to electric vehicles in particular
$1,050
Commodity Market Report
Global cathode and precursor market strategic planning outlook - Q1 2024
Our latest long-term outlook detailing the global cathode and precursor market
$10,000
Asset Report
Kulumaziba Mutoshi SxEw - Cobalt Mine
A detailed analysis of the Kulumaziba Mutoshi copper mine.
$2,250
