Slow Growth Forecast - a 2.1% increase in U.S. metal casting shipments is forecast in 2009, while a long-term gain of 1% per year is projected to 2018

摘要

The current economic recession is expected to last through the middle of 2009. The rebound following the recession could increase casting demand over the next two wars. Ongoing interviews reinforce earlier forecasts that call for a growth in casting demand in 2010 for an overall growth of 6%. However, gains in imports are forecast to keep domestic casting shipments at a minimum in many market sectors. Imports of raw castings and semi-finished and completed cast parts are forecast to reach 3.162 million tons in 2009.