Author (Corporate) | European Commission: Press and Communication Service |
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Series Title | Press Release |
Series Details | IP/01/346 (12.3.01) |
Publication Date | 12/03/2001 |
Content Type | News |
The year 2000 was a record year for Europe's steel industry and the prospects for 2001 point to continuing stability at a high level, according to the 2001 Forward Programme for Steel, published by the European Commission. This forecast sets out the current state of and short-term prospects for the Community steel market. The Report was adopted following examination by a consultative committee of trade unions, traders, consumers and steel industry representatives. The Commission's analysis highlights good results for the sector in 2000. The European steel industry accounts for 20% of the world market, and had a record total output of 163 million tonnes in 2000. |
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Source Link | Link to Main Source http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/01/346&format=HTML&rapid=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en |
Subject Categories | Business and Industry |
Countries / Regions | Europe |