The Global Outlook for Cold Rolled Stainless Steel Flat Products

摘要

1. Demand Growth to Slow in 2001, but Should Pick-Up Thereafter 2. Major Inter-Regional Trade Flows Unlikely to Alter Significantly 3. Known and, as yet, Unknown Expansions to Capacity will Reduce Slab Utilisation Rates in 2002 and Beyond 4. Prices are Falling and should Reach a Trough in 2003 5. Mergers may Encourage a More Controlled Approach to Investment in New Capacity 6. And this could Reduce Mill Conversion Margin Volatility.