Short Range Outlook : July 2026
Global longs market worsens further, but tide may turn if geopolitical risks continue to ease The overall business environment in the global long steel products market has deteriorated again. Everything is even more difficult and complexities are increasing further. Nevertheless, the apparent de-escalation of the conflict involving Iran could mark an important turning point. If geopolitical risks continue to ease, we may be approaching the bottom... Read More
EU sets country specific quota allocations under post-safeguard regime
The European Commission has announced that it has set out the detailed country allocation of tariff quotas under the EU’s new steel trade regime. The total annual tariff quota volume of 18.35 million mt will be distributed across 26 steel product categories, replacing the previous safeguard quota administration. Each quota is divided equally into four quarterly volumes. Half of the import quotas have been allocated exclusively to free trade... Read More
EU’s “melt and pour” requirement to apply from October 2026
The European Parliament and the Council of the European Union have set the dates to implement new framework to address the negative trade-related effects of global steel overcapacity on the EU market. The regulation will replace the existing steel safeguard measures, which expire on June 30, 2026, and is intended to apply from July 1, 2026. The “melt and pour” requirement the regulation introduces will apply from October 1, 2026. The European... Read More
EU announces new steel import quota volumes and implementation changes
The European Union has introduced the details of the new steel import regulations, including quota volumes, and made some changes regarding the implementation of the measures. The new regulation aimed at addressing the negative trade-related effects of global overcapacity on its steel market, replacing the existing safeguard measures set to expire in June 2026 and set to enter into force on July 1, 2026. The regulation sets the total annual tariff-rate... Read More
IREPAS in Amsterdam : Geopolitical Tensions and Higher Costs
The 94th meeting of IREPAS (the International Rebar Exporters and Producers Association) was held in Amsterdam on April 26-28 in conjunction with the SteelOrbis Spring’26 Conference. There were 99 representatives from 41 different producers among the 386 registered delegates from a total of 49 different countries. There were also 86 registrations representing 41 different raw material suppliers. At the opening of the conference, Ioannis Manessis,... Read More
Short Range Outlook : November 2025
Uncertainty, oversupply, weak demand and relentless competition prevail in global longs market, fewer false hopes entertained The same pattern continues to prevail in the global long steel products market – weak demand, new capacities and mills running below where they should be. The global picture has narrowed: demand is flat and partly seasonal, supply keeps increasing and the supply-demand balance looks worse every week. The main issue is... Read More
EU unveils quota volumes for new safeguard system
The European Commission has announced the details of its new safeguard system and unveiled the product quota volumes. Accordingly, the new system maintains the principle of open trade and strengthens engagement with global partners to tackle overcapacity, by limiting tariff-free import volumes to 18.3 million mt a year (a reduction of 47 percent compared to the 2024 steel quotas), doubling the level of out-of-quota duty to 50 percent, compared to... Read More
EU to replace country-specific quotas with permanent safeguard regime
The European Commission has unveiled a legislative proposal to replace the existing EU steel safeguard system, introducing a new framework designed to protect the EU’s steel industry from the negative effects of global overcapacity, which is expected to increase from the current 602 million mt to 721 million mt by 2027, according to a draft circulated. The new permanent framework, which will replace the current measures which will expire on June... Read More
IREPAS in Munich : Protectionism and China
The 93rd meeting of IREPAS (the International Rebar Exporters and Producers Association) was held in Munich on September 28-30 in conjunction with the SteelOrbis Fall’25 Conference. There were 123 representatives from 49 different producers among the 406 registered delegates from a total of 56 different countries. There were also 79 registrations representing 41 different raw material suppliers. At the opening of the conference, Murat Cebecioglu,... Read More
EU launches consultation on new steel safeguard measures to combat trade risks
The European Commission has announced the launch of a consultation process aimed at shaping the next generation of steel safeguard measures. Industry stakeholders have until August 15 to submit input. These consultations will feed directly into the formulation of replacement measures for the current safeguards, which expire on June 30, 2026. The upcoming protection framework is expected to counter several structural challenges according to the European... Read More