Investment Intelligence
Welcome to our steel industry capital investment resource centre. This section tracks capex costs, plant and equipment suppliers, and investment projects across the global steel sector, from ironmaking through to finishing and tube production. From per-tonne cost benchmarking to supplier profiles and yearly project tracking, our team delivers the investment intelligence needed for feasibility appraisals, budgeting and competitive positioning.
Our capital investment analysis combines 1,345+ historical cost records with deep industry expertise from MCI's team of specialists. Each dataset is developed to support steel producers, investors, analysts, consultants and policymakers evaluating brownfield modernisation or greenfield development.
Steel Industry Capex Cost Database
1,345+ investment records with detailed cost per tonne data across every stage of production.
Comprehensive coverage across all major production units:
- Front end: Sinter, coke making, DRI, blast furnaces, BOF, EAF, induction furnaces
- Casting: Slab, billet and bloom continuous casting machines
- Flat products: Plate, hot strip mills, cold rolling, HDG, tinplate, organic coating
- Long products: Heavy sections, rail, bar mills, rod mills, wire drawing
- Tubular: Welded pipe (ERW, LSAW, HSAW) and seamless tube plants
Iron & Steel Capex Cost Report
Iron and steel capex costs report covering plant and equipment for sinter, coke, DRI, blast furnace, BOF, EAF, casting, plate and hot rolled coil lines.
Equipment-Specific Capex Data
Cost summary examples by plant category, alongside detailed cost breakdowns for individual equipment types.
Plant Equipment Suppliers & Investment Locations
Analysis of leading technology suppliers based on 650+ modernisation project records: Danieli, SMS Group, Siemens VAI, Paul Wurth and others. See also our ranking of the top five steel industry investment locations by value, 2020–2025.
Investment Project Tracking
Year-by-year tracking of steel industry capital investment projects worldwide, split between completed historical projects (from 2010) and current or planned investments.
Custom Capital Investment Analysis
In addition to our standard capex resources, we provide customised investment research tailored to your specific requirements. Our team can develop bespoke studies covering:
- Plant-specific or project-specific cost benchmarking
- Investment appraisal and feasibility analysis
- Technology and supplier selection support
- Regional investment location assessments
- Greenfield and brownfield cost comparison
Contact us to discuss your specific capital investment analysis needs and receive a customised proposal.