Global Stainless Steel Output Witnesses 5% Decline in Q1
In the first quarter of this year, the global production of stainless crude steel experienced a slight decline of 0.3% compared to the previous quarter, amounting to 13.66 million metric tons, as reported by the International Stainless Steel Forum. Moreover, it recorded a more significant decrease of five percent compared to the same quarter in the previous year.
Analyzing the ISSF data, it is observed that stainless crude steel production in China witnessed a growth of 4.1% in the first quarter of this year. However, in the Asia region excluding China and South Korea, it declined by 16.6%. Similarly, stainless crude steel production in the United States decreased by 16.0%, while in Europe, it witnessed a decline of 12.0%, all in comparison to the first quarter of 2022.
• Europe: 1.637 million metric tons (8.9% QoQ increase)
• US: 0.478 million metric tons (11.5% increase)
• China: 8.273 million metric tons (-2.9% decrease)
• Asia (excluding China and South Korea): 1.631 million metric tons (-8% decrease)
• Others: 1.646 million metric tons (11% increase)
• Total: 13.665 million metric tons (-0.3% decrease)
The decline in global stainless steel output during the first quarter reflects the varying trends across different regions, with China showing growth while other major regions experiencing decreases. These figures shed light on the dynamics of the stainless steel industry and provide insights into the global market landscape.
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