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Dieser Benchmark Bericht beruht auf den Firmendaten von 43 SSC, davon 26 SSC mit in Deutschland, 13 SSC mit Standort in BENELUX und 4 SSC mit Standort in Österreich. Gemessen am Umsatz, erreichen diese 43 SSC einen geschätzten Marktanteil von circa 50 % am SSC-Geschäft im betrachteten regionalen Markte. Die entsprechenden Kennzahlen sind deshalb als hinreichend repräsentativ zu bezeichnen. Die 43 SSC umfassen sowohl unabhängige SSC als auch werksgebundene SSC und
strategische Werkspartner. Berichtszeitraum sind die Jahre 2019 bis 2024. Dieser Bericht bezieht sich auf den geografischen Markt des SSC Arbeitskreises.

Kennzahlen zur Wertschöpfung der SSC in A + B + D + L + NL 2019 – 2024

This benchmark report examines data from a panel of 18 Iberian SSCs, where 14 SSC are operating in Spain and 4 in Portugal. The considered companies include independent SSC, mill owned SSC as well as SSC partnering with mills. But it has to be noted that mill-owned and mill partner SSC constitute the larger share of the considered company panel. It assesses the value metrics of Iberian SSC during the business cycle 2018-2024.

Value Metrics in Iberian SSC During 2018-2024 Business Cycle

This benchmark report examines data from a panel of 8 French companies operating 12 SSC sites in France. The considered companies include mainly mill owned SSC as well as SSC partnering with mills, but also independent SSC. It assesses the value metrics of French SSC during the business cycle 2016-2025.

Value Metrics in French SSC During 2016-2025 Business Cycle

This benchmark report examines data from a panel of 13 SSC based in Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands. The panel includes independent SSC, mill owned SSC as well as SSC partnering with mills. It assesses the value metrics of BENELUX SSC across the 2016-2025 business cycle.

Value Metrics in BENELUX SSC during 2016-2025 Business Cycle

Understanding Steel Demand Through Distribution Purchasing Activity

EUROMETAL’s Purchasing Indices by EU Steel Distribution provides a unique forward-looking perspective on steel demand trends across Europe, based on purchasing activity from steel distributors and service centres towards EU suppliers.

Built on an indexed methodology using 2023 average = 100, the quarterly report allows market participants to monitor purchasing behaviour across key steel product categories and identify directional changes in market sentiment and industrial demand.

The report includes detailed purchasing indices for:

• Beams
• Merchant Bars
• Reinforcing Bars
• Quarto Plates
• Hot Rolled Flats
• Cold Rolled Flats
• Coated Flats

The study compares and analyses:

• Full Year 2024
• Full Year 2025
• Q1 2025
• Q2 2025
• Q3 2025
• Q4 2025
• Q1 2026

Unlike traditional apparent consumption or production statistics, this report reflects the real purchasing intentions and expectations of the European steel distribution sector — often acting as an early indicator of market developments.

Value Metrics in German and Austrian SSC during 2018-2024 Business Cycle

• Chapter 1 – Operational Value Metrics
• Chapter 2 – Labor Costs & Labor Efficiency Metrics
• Chapter 3 – Cash-To-Cash-Days Metrics
• Chapter 4 – Stock Management KPIs
• Chapter 5 – Gearing & Leverage Metrics
• Chapter 6 – Return on Capital Employed Metrics
• Chapter 7 – The Weight of Income Tax Charges
• Chapter 8 – The Shareholder View Metrics

We are pleased to share with you the latest report on steel imports, covering the period from January to December 2025.

Reporting countries include:

• EU27
• Switzerland
• Norway
• United Kingdom
• Turkey
• Serbia
• Bosnia and Herzegovina
• North Macedonia
• Albania
• Montenegro
• Ukraine
• Kosovo
• Iceland

The data is sourced from DG Taxation and Customs Union declarations, as well as UKTrade, EZV, SBB, TUIK, Comtrade, Statice, Eurostat and MCI research and analysis.

A periodic report from EUROMETAL providing members with the latest data on the utilization of EU27 and UK steel import quotas. The report is produced in collaboration with Metals Consulting International (MCI) and draws on official data from the European Commission (for EU27 quotas) and the UK Department for Business and Trade (for UK quotas).

It’s composed of 3 documents:

• Awaiting allocation EU (xls)
• EU Steel Tariff Quota Imports (pdf)
• UK Steel Tariff Quota Imports (pdf)

This report is updated weekly.

Value Metrics in East EU SSC during 2016-2024 Business Cycle

• Chapter 1 – Operational Value Metrics
• Chapter 2 – Labor Efficiency Metrics
• Chapter 3 – Traditional “Cash-to-Cash-Days” Metrics
• Chapter 4 – Stock Management: Key Performance Indicators
• Chapter 5 – Gearing & Leverage Ratios
• Chapter 6 – The Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) view
• Chapter 7 – The Shareholder View /Return on Equity (ROE)