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Characteristics of European Steelmaking in the Context of Indirect Emissions Costs
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In the context of the recent consultation by DG Competition related to compensation for increased electricity costs due to carbon emissions pricing, NERA Economic Consulting has been asked by EUROFER to analyse certain economic characteristics of the European steel sector including the competitive position of European producers.
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First quarter 2023 report. Data up to, and including, third quarter 2022
Brussels, 02 February 2023 – All downside factors that have materialised in the first half of last year have persisted, continuing to impact the European steel market. Apparent steel consumption is forecast to see a deeper-than-expected drop of -4.6% for 2022 (previously set at -3.5%). The outlook for 2023 also remains negative (-1.6%), paving the way for the fourth steel demand recession in five years. A modest recovery will be in sight in 2024 (+1.6%), though subject to high uncertainty. Despite a more general resilience of the EU economy, in the third quarter of 2022 apparent steel consumption reached its lowest level after the pandemic.