The European Commission has launched a targeted consultation on the implementation and functioning of the new EU Steel Regulation, inviting stakeholders to share their experience of its early impact.
Regulation (EU) 2026/1384 establishes a tariff-rate quota system to protect the Union steel market from the negative trade-related effects of global overcapacity. Following the first quarter of application, the consultation will support the Commission’s ongoing monitoring and assessment of the Regulation’s impact across the steel value chain.
Steel producers and users, business associations, third-country governments, exporters and other interested stakeholders are invited to contribute.
EUROMETAL encourages steel distributors, traders and service centres to participate. Practical examples of how the Regulation affects material availability, purchasing decisions, costs, administrative requirements and customer supply will help ensure that the sector’s experience is reflected in the Commission’s assessment.
The deadline for submissions to the Commission is 11 October 2026 at 23:59 CEST.
Participate in the consultation: Monitoring the functioning of the new EU Steel Regulation
Members are also invited to share their responses or key observations with EUROMETAL at office@eurometal.net by 7 October 2026, so their input can be considered in EUROMETAL’s submission. Members should indicate any information that is confidential or should be used only in anonymised form.
