UK steel demand edged higher in 2013

Posted on 27 Jan 2014 by Callum Bentley

British crude steel production in 2013 averaged 228,000 tonnes a week, 23.7% higher than the previous year (184,000 tonnes per week) according to data released today by UK Steel, the sector’s trade association.

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However production remains well below pre-recession figures. Output in quarter four averaged 238,000 tonnes per week, a 1.3% increase on the previous quarter (234,000 tonnes per week) and 23.1% better than Q4 2012 (193,000…