According to the Argentine Chamber of Steel Industry Acero Argentino (AA), the country produced 377,500 metric tons of steel in July, compared with 346,300 tons in June.
Compared to the previous month, the output of hot—rolled products decreased by 10.6% to 172,200 tons, cold-rolled products - by 20.7% to 81,800 tons, while the production of long products increased by 13.7% to 147,000 tons.
Compared to July 2025, the production of crude steel increased by 15.3%, the production of hot—rolled products - by 15.4%, cold-rolled products decreased by 20.7%, and long products increased by 14.6%.
The AA statement notes that industrial activity is still almost entirely dependent on growth in energy and agriculture, while the mining sector contributes less. On the contrary, construction, the automotive industry and the production of household appliances remain weak against the background of low domestic consumption and high underutilization of production capacities in many industries.
The situation is compounded by the growing import pressure along the entire value chain, especially from Chinese products. A significant excess of production capacity in China and low prices have led to the initiation of anti-dumping cases in markets around the world.
According to AA, the energy sector remains the main driver of steel demand and has the most favorable prospects. The high activity at Vaca Muerte, as well as the intensive use of the drilling equipment fleet and the expansion of the transport infrastructure continue to support the demand for seamless pipes and special steels. The outlook remains very positive due to new projects and infrastructure growth related to the development of hydrocarbon deposits.
At the same time, there is a heterogeneous dynamics in the agricultural machinery industry by segment. There is a gradual recovery in sales in units of products, especially in the segment of combines and special equipment, while demand for tractors and seeders remains more restrained, according to AA.
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