Steel production in the European Union in January 2013

The production of steel in the European Union in January 2013 increased by 7.3% compared to December 2012 and amounted to 12 million 541 thousand tons, which is 8.8% less than in January 2012. The production of steel in Germany increased by 17.4% - to 3 million 25 thousand tons, in France - by 21.9% - up to 1 million 108 thousand tons. Italian metallurgists reduced production volumes by 8.1% to 1 million 959 thousand tons, which is 14.2% less than in January last year.

	January -2012	January -2013		Change	December - 2012	Change
Austria	630		6.7%	47.0%
Belgium	751	550	-26.8%	570	-3.5%
	67	40	-40.3%	64	-37.5%
Czech Republic	496	440	-11.3%

Azovpromstal® 24 February 2013 г. 17:35