8 April 2025 Sydney, Australia

The World Steel Association (worldsteel) typically releases a biannual Short Range Outlook (SRO) for steel demand coinciding with its General Meetings of Members in April and October. worldsteel believes that the imposition of tariffs by the US administration could render the SRO outdated. The SRO will be reviewed and reissued at an appropriate time.

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Notes

  • The World Steel Association (worldsteel) is one of the largest and most dynamic industry associations in the world, with members in every major steel-producing country. worldsteel represents steel producers, national and regional steel industry associations, and steel research institutes. Members represent around 85% of global steel production.
  • The SRO includes presentations, estimates and other information that are forward-looking. While these forward-looking statements represent our current judgement on what the future holds, they are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which reflect worldsteel’s opinions only as of the date of this release.
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