Consumption by the steel-using sector is calculated using the Steel-Weighted Industrial Production (SWIP) index, which measures variations in production activity in various sectors.
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Breakdown of finished steel consumption in EU-27 by sector 2019-2023
In 2023, the construction and automotive industries accounted for more than half of the steel consumed in the European Union. The automotive category experienced the largest consumption increase, while the metalware sector saw a significant consumption decrease. However, despite this decrease, the share of metalware in the total finished steel demand of the European Union grew by *** percentage points.Â
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