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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Policies for restructuring and renewal in the automotive and construction industries

24-Jul-2009

The automotive and construction industries are among the hardest hit by the crisis.  This paper examines the impact of the global economic downturn on the long-term competitiveness of the automotive and construction sectors and explores how governments can support restructuring and renewal without distorting market dynamics.

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.

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New edition

Examining current steelmaking capacity and likely changes up to 2010

Developments in Steelmaking Capacity of Non-OECD Economies