In the second quarter of this year, global stainless crude steel increased by five percent in the quarter to 16.36 million tons. Tons, while increasing by 3.1 percent per year, according to a preliminary report published by the International Stainless Steel Forum (ISSF).
, according to ISS data, as a result of the quarter received. excluding China and South Korea, while rising by 7.8 percent in the US and dropping by 5.1 percent in Europe, all compared to the second quarter of 2024.
Stainless crude steel production (x 1,000 metric tons):
