Assofermet: Increased prices risk undermining EU downstream sector Concerns are growing in the flat service centre segment over the ability of European manufacturers to absorb the rising prices, Kallanish learns from a note by Italian trade association Assofermet. Market conditions continue to be characterised by complexities and concerns surrounding CBAM, the new safeguard measures and increasing costs linked to the US-Iran conflict. Increasing costs and … The post Assofermet: Increased prices risk undermining EU downstream sector first appeared on EUROMETAL.

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Assofermet urges EU ferroalloys safeguard revision Italian steel trade association Assofermet is urging the Italian government to seek adjustments to the European Commission’s imminent safeguard measures on ferroalloy imports. The current proposal risks creating significant supply distortions for EU importers and downstream industries, it warns. The new safeguards, covering ferromanganese, ferrosilicon, ferro-silico-manganese and ferro-silico-magnesium, are expected to be published in the … The post Assofermet urges EU ferroalloys safeguard revision first appeared on EUROMETAL.

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Assofermet calls for transitional measures under CBAM to protect manufacturing and steel sector Following a recent meeting held with the Italian Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy (MIMIT), Assofermet, the association representing Italian companies in the trade, distribution and processing of steel and non-ferrous metals, has submitted to the relevant Italian ministries its latest proposals regarding the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), ahead of the upcoming amendments … The post Assofermet calls for transitional measures under CBAM to protect manufacturing and steel sector first appeared on EUROMETAL.

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Assofermet criticises EC CRC anti-dumping investigation Italian steel distribution association Assofermet has expressed concern over the European Commission’s initiation of an anti-dumping (AD) investigation into cold-rolled coil (CRC) imports, alleging an insufficiency of domestic quality and supply of the products under investigation.  Assofermet “expresses strong disappointment and concern” in relation to the European Commission’s opening of the investigation last week, citing … The post Assofermet criticises EC CRC anti-dumping investigation first appeared on EUROMETAL.

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Assofermet urges effective EU response to US tariffs Italian steel trade association Assofermet is warning that new EU policies in response to tensions with the United States could severely disrupt supply chains and weaken Europe’s manufacturing sector. “After months of negotiations, the agreement reached between the EU and the US has not resolved the issue of tariffs on steel and aluminium, which have … The post Assofermet urges effective EU response to US tariffs first appeared on EUROMETAL.

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Assofermet Acciai: September starts weak for Italian steel, with CBAM and US tariffs fueling uncertainty In the July-August period, the Italian steel market recorded a partial recovery in purchase prices, which rekindled operators’ interest, albeit timidly. However, according to the latest monthly report from Assofermet Acciai, updated as of September 11, the sector faced strong difficulties in passing on the increase in coil costs to end customers, amid persistently weak … The post Assofermet Acciai: September starts weak for Italian steel, with CBAM and US tariffs fueling uncertainty first appeared on EUROMETAL.

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Assofermet: steel demand-boosting measures needed in EU amid declining demand Italian distributor and service center association Assofermet called May 13 for action to stimulate steel consumption across the European Union, as demand declines due to intense global competition and the urgent need for the industry to transition towards decarbonization. “The EU steel Industry … is certainly experiencing one of the most significant historical moments due … The post Assofermet: steel demand-boosting measures needed in EU amid declining demand first appeared on EUROMETAL.

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EU protectionism to impact Italian quality coil procurement Increasing European import restrictions pose a risk to the availability of specific coil grades and sizes that are not widely manufactured in Europe, Riccardo Benso, chief executive of coil service centre Albasider, told Kallanish during the Made in Steel tradeshow in Milan last week. Certain high-quality products in Europe are priced at a premium and face limited availability. … The post EU protectionism to impact Italian quality coil procurement first appeared on EUROMETAL.

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Assofermet urges EU to support steel consumption and entire value chain Assofermet, the association representing Italian distributors of scrap, raw materials, and steel products has welcomed the European Union’s Action Plan on Steel and Metals, viewing it as an important signal in support of strategic industries. However, in a statement released this week, the association criticized the document for its lack of concreteness and detail, deeming … The post Assofermet urges EU to support steel consumption and entire value chain first appeared on EUROMETAL.

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Assofermet: Italian steel market’s weak recovery in March disrupted by tariffs March and the first days of April were characterized by strong uncertainty in the Italian steel market due to the introduction of import tariffs by the US. This is what emerges from the monthly analysis of Assofermet Acciai, the steel division of Assofermet, the association representing Italian distributors of scrap, raw materials, and steel products. … The post Assofermet: Italian steel market’s weak recovery in March disrupted by tariffs first appeared on EUROMETAL.

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Assofermet sees slight recovery in March long volumes There have been signs of recovery in the volumes of merchant bars products and sections in recent weeks due to new construction projects commencing in March with the start of favourable weather conditions, Italian trade association Assofermet says in a…

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Assofermet: EU should extend safeguards to downstream market The trade war initiated by the Trump administration could potentially lead to significant market distortions for Europe, Italian steel trade association Assofermet states in its recently released position paper on US president Donald Trump’s enhanced…

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Assofermet: new US tariffs threaten EU Steel Industry and market stability Italian steel trade association Assofermet has expressed concerns following US President Trump’s announcement to impose 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports as of March 12, 2025. Assofermet emphasized that the US tariffs could seriously threaten the…

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EU protectionism to weaken entire value chain According to Italian flat steel processors, a turn on the screw on the current protectionist measures are likely to bolster European steelmakers’ price increases; however, this trend is unsustainable without a resurgence in downstream consumption,…

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Assofermet asks EU not to extend safeguard measures Italian steel trade association Assofermet is advocating for the European Commission to archive the existing safeguard measures and refrain from extending them beyond 31 December 2025. This is to avoid any overlap with the Carbon Border Adjustment…

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Slow start to 2025 adds more uncertainty: Assofermet January has reflected the market slackness that existed before the year-end production halts, Italian trade association Assofermet says in a market note seen by Kallanish. In Asia, despite the weakness of the Chinese steel market, few production stoppages…

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Assofermet: downstream slowdown, pricing pressure Italian service centres Reduced sales volumes and high costs continue to plague the Italian service centre and distribution sector, which is wedged between steelmakers and end users, Italian trade association Assofermet says in a market note seen by Kallanish. In response to the…

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