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% |
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