Freight costs are re-emerging as a key driver in global steel trade, reshaping pricing and competitiveness across markets. Disruptions in major shipping routes and rising logistics expenses are narrow...
India’s steelmaking mix is undergoing a shift as rising LNG prices and supply uncertainties put pressure on gas-based DRI production. With around 35–40% of DRI dependent on gas, producers are increasi...
1. China’s Steel Exports Are Declining Amid Structural and Policy Shifts Weak Domestic Demand and Export Controls Are Reshaping Trade Flows China’s steel export trajectory in early 2026 is reflecting ...
1. LNG Supply Disruptions Are Emerging as a Structural Risk for Steel Production Gas Shortages Begin to Impact Operational Continuity Across Steel Clusters India’s steel industry is beginning to exper...
1. Import Volumes Are Rising Despite Strong Domestic Capacity Imports Accelerate Amid Weak Global Prices and Trade Diversions India’s steel import trajectory has shifted noticeably over the past 12–18...
1. Cost Structures and Production Economics Are Driving the Shift The global steel industry is witnessing a structural recalibration in raw material preference, driven by measurable differences in cos...
