[SMM Iron & Steel] Italy Reports 8.1% Month-on-Month Surge in Steel Production

Published: Mar 23, 2026 13:26

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Italy’s crude steel production increased by 8.1% month-on-month in February 2026, signaling a recovery in Southern European industrial activity. This rebound follows a period of stabilization and reflects improved demand from domestic manufacturing and construction sectors as energy price volatility subsides. The increase in output from Italian mills contributes to a moderately positive outlook for non-Chinese steel demand in 2026, which is projected to grow as interest rates decline and borrowing costs for major infrastructure projects soften globally.

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