EU steelmakers' profits to peak this year, then soften slightly – Moody's
It sees sustained profits for the sector as spreads - the difference between steel prices and raw material costs - remain above levels seen in 2016 amidst a supportive operating environment.
Steel consumption in Europe will grow 2% this year and 1.5% next year, thanks to demand from the auto, construction and capital goods sectors, Moody's said in a report.
However, it said steel imports account for 17% of European domestic demand as anti-dumping duties imposed so far have had little effect, especially on lower grade commoditised steels.
This means steelmakers continue to operate with high levels of spare capacity, and Moody's does not expect the planned Tata Steel Europe-Thyssenkrupp merger will help address this until after 2020.
European steel prices have risen 77% since hitting 12-year lows in January last year, according to Metal Bulletin.
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