Steel

The OECD carries out analytical and statistical work in: world steel market and industry developments, world steelmaking capacity, world steel trade developments, and basic steel statistics. It holds meetings and workshops to discuss current and emerging issues.

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66th Session of the OECD Steel Committee 8-9 June 2009

Senior Government officials and industry representatives from major Steel-producing economies met in Paris on 8-9 June in the context of the OECD Steel Committee. They assessed the impact of the global economic crisis on industrial sectors and, in particular, on the steel market.

Developments in Steelmaking Capacity of Non-OECD Economies: new edition now available

24-Mar-2009

This publication reports on steelmaking capacity on an economy-by-economy, plant or project basis and likely changes up to 2010. It includes detailed tables on existing capacity and equipment, the starting date of planned projects, works ownership and the information sources used. It also briefly describes projects' progress, recent changes at existing works, and, where known, the financing of projects.

Workshop on steel and related raw materials

from 15-Dec-2008 to 16-Dec-2008

Government and industry representatives will meet in Kuala Lumpur on 15/16th December 2008 to review and discuss how the world’s steel industry is coping with the consequences of the financial crisis and what these developments imply for the steel-related raw material markets. By building a broader understanding of the steel-related raw material markets and exploring ways to improve the way they function, the workshop aims to ensure a secure, predictable and accessible supply of steel raw materials while highlighting win-win opportunities for all.

OECD Steel Committee says market remains strong, despite risks to global economy

23-May-2008

The world steel market remains strong in spite of heightened risks to the global economy, according to industry and government officials at the OECD’s Steel Committee meeting in Paris on 22-23 May 2008.

The Iron and Steel Industry: new edition

22-Apr-2008

What are the trends in the iron and steel industry for the world's major economies? The new 2008 edition of this publication is now available on SourceOECD, with data through February 2008.

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New edition

Examining current steelmaking capacity and likely changes up to 2010

Developments in Steelmaking Capacity of Non-OECD Economies