[Argentina's Steel Production Increases Across the Board in May]

Published: Jul 1, 2026 10:15

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Argentina's crude steel production reached 399,400 metric tons (mt) in May 2026, marking an increase from 387,400 mt in April and a 14% rise compared to May 2025. On a monthly basis, hot-rolled coil (HRC) production surged by 48.5% to 192,000 mt, cold-rolled coil (CRC) increased by 8.5% to 102,500 mt, and long products rose by 6.1% to 133,800 mt. However, year-over-year data shows CRC and long products both declined by 9.8%. While energy and agriculture continue to drive effective steel demand, the domestic industry remains pressured by weak civil construction, tax structure burdens, and a notable influx of cheap Chinese imports affecting the local auto sector's consumption.

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