Romania's crude steel output increased gradually from 5.5mn tonnes in 2002 to
nearly 6.3mn tonnes in 2006-2007. It further plunged to below 2.8mn tonnes in
2009 amid deep recession and inventory effects, but returned meanwhile and
has stabilised to around 3.7-3.8mn tonnes in 2011-2012.
The output of raw steel goods followed a similar pattern and stabilised
around 3.2-3.5mn tonnes [2012 data is still not final - the 8.3% y/y decline
calculated by us for the year might have been...
Keep on reading: Romania’s steel production in fluctuating trend
Keep on reading: Romania’s steel production in fluctuating trend