What industry structure and capacity data is available for policy makers?

We provide comprehensive capacity data covering 4,500+ facilities worldwide with ownership structures, technology specifications, employment data and regional economic impact. Coverage includes crude steel capacity (ironmaking, BOF, EAF by process route), flat products (plate, HRC, CRC, coated products for automotive and construction), and long products (sections, rail, bar, rod, wire for infrastructure). Data supports self-sufficiency assessment, strategic product identification, regional clustering analysis and industrial strategy development.

How can I access trade policy intelligence and competitive analysis?

Access 50+ years of historical production, imports, exports and apparent consumption data across most countries, combined with import penetration analysis by product category, trade flow mapping, and pricing trends. Cost competitiveness assessment via global cost curves (180+ HRC plants, 250+ bar facilities) showing delivered cost positioning, technology differentials, raw material security, energy costs, carbon pricing impacts and currency effects for trade remedy investigations and WTO compliance.

What state aid and government support intelligence is available?

Our state aid database comprehensively tracks government support measures and interventions across jurisdictions including capacity closure assistance, restructuring aid, decarbonisation funding, R&D support and regional development programmes. Coverage includes direct financial assistance, loan guarantees, equity injections, tax relief, energy subsidies, carbon compensation and decarbonisation capital support. Data supports benchmarking support levels, assessing distortive effects, designing compliant domestic mechanisms, and supporting trade remedy investigations and WTO disputes.

What decarbonisation policy resources and pathways are available?

Monthly expert analysis covers low-carbon technology pathways including hydrogen DRI, carbon capture and storage (CCS), electric arc furnace (EAF) expansion and scrap-based production with technology readiness levels and deployment timelines. Investment analysis includes capital costs from 1,345+ capex records, operating cost implications (hydrogen, electricity, carbon capture), transition timelines and funding requirements. Policy mechanism coverage includes carbon pricing (ETS, CBAM, free allocation), financial support (carbon contracts for difference, capex grants), regulatory frameworks, infrastructure development (hydrogen networks, CCS) and international coordination approaches.

What economic impact assessment tools are available?

Access 12-year time series of EBITDA profitability vs capacity utilisation, production cost modelling for different process routes and technologies, long-term price forecasts to 2050 for raw materials and finished products, and margin sensitivity analysis. Investment climate assessment via 1,345+ capital project records tracking capacity expansion, modernisation, closure decisions, technology priorities, regional attractiveness and FDI flows. Supports evaluation of carbon pricing impacts, trade measure effectiveness, decarbonisation policy costs, regulatory compliance burdens and energy policy impacts on competitiveness.

Do you provide custom policy research and advisory services?

Yes, we provide bespoke policy research including trade policy analysis and injury assessment, industry impact studies, decarbonisation policy design and transition planning, state aid compliance support, strategic industry reviews, technology pathway assessment, economic impact modelling, competitiveness analysis and expert testimony for government departments, trade authorities, regulatory bodies and international organisations.

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Essential Intelligence for Policy Makers

Welcome to your dedicated resource hub designed specifically for policy makers developing industrial strategy, trade policy, and regulatory frameworks for the steel sector. This curated collection brings together comprehensive industry data, capacity trends, trade analysis, state aid intelligence, and decarbonisation pathways essential for evidence-based policy development.

Why Policy Makers Choose Our Platform

Industry Intelligence

Capacity data, production trends, and employment statistics

State Aid Monitoring

Government support measures across jurisdictions

Decarbonisation

Technology pathways and policy mechanisms

4,500+ Facilities Tracked

20+ Years Trade Data

Global State Aid Database

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Capacity Database

Track 4,500+ facilities with ownership, technology, capacity, and employment data for policy impact assessment

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State Aid Database

Monitor government support measures, subsidies, and interventions across jurisdictions

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Policy Insights

Monthly expert analysis on decarbonisation strategies, trade policy, and strategic developments

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Trade Statistics

Production, imports, exports, and consumption data across most countries (50+ years)

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Industry Structure & Capacity Analysis

Comprehensive capacity data, ownership structures, employment statistics for policy impact assessment

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Industry Structure Resources

Plant Capacity Database: 4,500+ facilities worldwide with ownership, technology, capacity, and employment data
Crude Steel Capacity: Ironmaking and steelmaking capacity by country, region, and process route
Flat Products Capacity: Plate, HRC, CRC, and coated products essential for automotive, construction, appliances
Long Products Capacity: Sections, rail, bar, rod, wire for construction and infrastructure

Policy Assessment Applications

Assess domestic production capability and self-sufficiency ratios
Identify strategic products and critical supply dependencies
Evaluate regional concentration and facility closures impact
Monitor capacity additions, competitive positioning, and capacity utilisation trends
Support industrial strategy and security of supply planning

Employment & Economic Impact

Direct employment at steel production facilities
Regional economic significance and clustering effects
Supply chain employment (raw materials, equipment, services)
Value-added manufacturing dependent on domestic steel supply
Tax revenues and economic multiplier effects

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Trade Policy Intelligence

Trade flows, import penetration, competitive positioning for evidence-based trade policy

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Trade Analysis Resources

Trade Statistics: Historical production, imports, exports, and apparent consumption across most countries (~50 years data)
Import Penetration Analysis: Import shares by product category and end-use sector
Trade Flow Mapping: Origin and destination analysis for major steel products
Market Dynamics: Pricing trends, margin analysis, and competitive pressures

Trade Policy Development

Assess injury to domestic industry from import surges, overcapacity, and dumping
Evaluate effectiveness of existing trade measures (tariffs, quotas, safeguards)
Analyse trade diversion effects and circumvention patterns
Benchmark international pricing and competitive positioning
Support WTO compliance and dispute resolution

Competitive Assessment

Cost Competitiveness: Global cost curves showing delivered cost positioning
Technology and productivity differentials
Raw Material Security: Critical raw material dependencies and vertical integration advantages
Energy costs and carbon pricing impacts
Currency effects and exchange rate sensitivity

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State Aid & Government Support Analysis

Track government support measures, subsidies, and interventions across jurisdictions

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State Aid Intelligence

State Aid Database: Comprehensive tracking of government support measures globally
Support Categories: Capacity closures, restructuring aid, decarbonisation funding, R&D support, regional development
Notification Tracking: EU state aid approvals, WTO subsidy notifications, transparency requirements
Competitive Distortion Analysis: Impact assessment of foreign subsidies on level playing field

Policy Applications

Benchmark support levels across jurisdictions
Assess distortive effects of foreign subsidies
Design compliant domestic support mechanisms
Support trade remedy investigations and WTO disputes
Evaluate restructuring and transition support requirements

Government Intervention Types

Direct financial assistance and grants
Loan guarantees and preferential financing
Equity injections and nationalisation
Tax relief and regulatory exemptions
Energy subsidies and carbon compensation
Decarbonisation capital support (carbon contracts for difference, capex grants)

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Decarbonisation Policy Development

Technology pathways, investment requirements, and policy mechanisms for green steel transition

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Technology Pathway Analysis

Low-Carbon Technologies: Hydrogen DRI, carbon capture and storage (CCS), electric arc furnace (EAF) expansion
Technical Knowledge Base: Process descriptions, technology readiness levels, deployment timelines
Scrap-Based Production: Circular economy potential, scrap availability constraints, quality considerations
Innovation Pipeline: Emerging technologies, pilot projects, commercialisation pathways

Investment Requirements

Capital Cost Analysis: Decarbonisation project costs from 1,345+ capex records
Operating Cost Implications: Hydrogen, electricity, carbon capture, increased scrap costs
Transition Timeline: Phased investment pathways, asset stranding risks, facility lifecycles
Funding Requirements: Public vs private investment, blended finance, risk sharing mechanisms

Policy Mechanism Design

Carbon Pricing: ETS impacts, carbon border adjustment mechanisms (CBAM), free allocation
Financial Support: Carbon contracts for difference, capex grants, loan guarantees
Regulatory Frameworks: Performance standards, product requirements, public procurement
Infrastructure Development: Hydrogen networks, CCS infrastructure, grid capacity
International Coordination: Climate clubs, technology transfer, border adjustments, and impact of China policy decisions

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Economic Impact Assessment

Profitability trends, cost competitiveness, and investment patterns for policy evaluation

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Economic Analysis Resources

Profitability Analysis: 12-year time series of EBITDA margins vs capacity utilisation
EBITDA Margin vs Excess Capacity: 20-year time series of EBITDA margins vs excess steel capacity
Cost Modelling: Production economics for different process routes and technologies
Price Forecasting: Long-term projections for raw materials and finished products to 2050
Margin Analysis: Sensitivity of profitability to price cycles, costs, and policy interventions

Policy Impact Evaluation

Carbon pricing impact on production costs and competitiveness
Trade measure effectiveness and unintended consequences
Decarbonisation policy costs and funding requirements
Regulatory compliance costs and administrative burdens
Energy policy impacts on industrial electricity and gas costs

Investment Climate Assessment

Capital Investment Trends: 1,345+ projects tracking investment patterns
Capacity expansion, modernisation, and closure decisions
Technology investment priorities and innovation activity
Regional investment attractiveness and policy competitiveness
Foreign direct investment flows and reshoring trends

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Getting Started

New to our platform? Here's how to get the most value from our resources:

Review Industry Structure: Examine our capacity database for production capability and employment data
Analyse Trade Flows: Access production, import, and export statistics for trade policy assessment
Explore State Aid Data: Review our database of government support measures globally
Read Policy Insights: Browse monthly expert analysis on decarbonisation, trade, and strategic developments
Access Economic Analysis: Review profitability trends, cost models, and long-term forecasts
Contact Us: Discuss custom policy research or data requirements for your organisation

Whether you're developing industrial strategy, designing trade policy, formulating decarbonisation frameworks, or assessing economic impacts, we provide the independent steel sector intelligence required to support evidence-based policy development and decision-making.