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France's Steel Production Drops 12.8% in January

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Business 28 Feb 2025 11:42 AM IST GMK Centre

France's steel industry faced a significant slowdown as production fell by 12.8% in January compared to the same period last year. According to the latest industry reports, the decline reflects ongoing challenges in the European steel market, including high energy costs, reduced demand, and global economic uncertainties.

Experts suggest that the downturn is partly due to decreased construction activity and weakened manufacturing demand across Europe. Additionally, rising energy prices have impacted steelmakers' operating costs, leading to production cuts to maintain profitability.

Despite the decline, industry analysts remain cautiously optimistic about a potential recovery later in the year. They believe that easing inflation and improved supply chain conditions could help revive demand in the coming months. However, much will depend on global economic trends and the stability of energy prices.

As one of Europe's key steel producers, France's production cut could influence the regional market dynamics, potentially affecting supply chains and pricing strategies across the continent. The industry is closely monitoring the situation to adapt to the evolving market conditions.