ArcelorMittal sees EU apparent steel demand down 1% in 2013

摘要

ArcelorMittal expects apparent steel demand in 2013 to fall by a further 1% in the European Union, following a decrease of some 9% in 2012, CEO Lakshmi Mittal said on Wednesday. He added that Europe is likely to remain in recession during 2013, but in a less severe way than in 2012. ArcelorMittal's forecasts are in line with the Eurofer outlook published this week, predicting a 0.7% decline in apparent steel demand in the EU for 2013.