The EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism enters full enforcement in 2026, imposing carbon levies on imported steel and accelerating decarbonization demands on European producers amid financial strains.

China's annual steel production fell to a seven-year low of 961 million tons in 2025, driven by weak domestic demand despite record exports, prompting tighter capacity controls.

SMS group has successfully upgraded the Level 1 automation and HMI systems for three downcoilers at Thyssenkrupp Steel Europe's Hot Strip Mill No. 1 in Duisburg, enhancing operational consistency and digital readiness.

Key Chinese steel enterprises increased crude steel production by 21.6% in the first ten days of January 2026, with inventories rising 6.4%, signaling robust output despite mixed demand trends.

SMS group has successfully upgraded the Level 1 automation and HMI systems for three downcoilers at Thyssenkrupp Steel Europe's Hot Strip Mill No. 1 in Duisburg, Germany, enhancing operational consistency and digital readiness.

The US Department of Commerce has set a May deadline for Vietnam's leading steelmaker Hoa Phat to address countervailable subsidy allegations on rebar exports.

Fujitsu has commenced a demonstration experiment leveraging blockchain technology to track and distribute the environmental value of green steel across supply chains, aiming to boost decarbonization efforts in Japan's steel sector.

China's Baosteel has increased its steel prices for January 2026, breaking three months of flat pricing due to escalating raw material costs and cautious market optimism.

China’s newly enforced export licensing regime for steel pipes is tightening near-term supply, extending lead times, and forcing Asian and global buyers to rework Q1 procurement and logistics strategies.

thyssenkrupp Materials Services has secured a significant multi-year supply of non-prime steel from Stegra's flagship hydrogen-based production facility, advancing sustainable steel practices in Europe.