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Steel price development December 2025 – Prices rise again towards the end of the year. This article provides an up-to-date overview of steel price development in December 2025 with a special focus on European steel construction and industrial processing. The information is aimed at buyers, project managers and technical decision-makers in the metal and plant engineering sector. International hot strip prices initially consolidated noticeably after the significant increase in the spring and have been rising again since autumn: In Europe, the price at the beginning of 2025 was around 580 USD (≈ 530 €) per ton. By mid-April it had risen to over 740 USD (≈ 690 €), over the summer it fell to about 620 USD and at the end of November was again at around 705 USD (≈ 650 €) per ton (as of 1. December 2025). In the US, prices have recovered after the declines of previous months and are currently at around USD 884 per ton. In China, however, the market appears somewhat softer, with current prices around USD 452 per ton. Overall, the market remains dynamic – without the very strong upward and downward swings of recent years, but still subject to noticeable uncertainties, so that purchasing decisions only make sense with close market observation and rather short planning horizons. The most affordable suppliers for steel construction and metal processing. I connect you with suppliers of steel construction, turned and milled parts, and sheet metal assemblies at the best conditions from home and abroad. Prices for welded steel structures start from €1,70/kg unpainted ex works. There are no costs for you for the placement. I will gladly answer your non-binding inquiry! If you have any questions, please contact me by email or at +43 660 650 2721. Author: Dipl. -Ing. Andreas Janisch, owner of Jactio eU The indicators on the raw material exchanges are mainly for hot-rolled sheets used in the automotive industry. There are no such stock market listings for steel beams or steel profiles. However, prices usually correlate very strongly, so that the development of steel prices can be discerned from this. There are also various indices for steel beams, sheets and steel profiles, but these are only published afterwards. This steel price index (here a clear interactive display with current values) is primarily used in the construction industry where prices fluctuate. For many applications, however, this index is too slow. Chart of prices for 1-month contracts in USD per ton for steel on the LME commodity exchange until January 2025. Steel prices are currently rising moderately. Source: LME.com Prices for steel beams, sheets and profiles Currently, prices for heavy beams and coarse sheets range from €750 to €1.000 per ton, depending on thickness, surface treatment and origin. Thinner sheets and profiles are at the upper end of this range. Average market price in Germany: approx. €850/t (ex works, excluding freight, large quantities from 10 tons) Current prices for steel construction Steel prices are a decisive factor for the prices of steel structures. Currently, steel prices are moving in the opposite direction to general inflation, which is why their influence has decreased somewhat and labor costs are once again taking center stage. Currently, heavy steel structures can be sourced from low-wage countries such as Turkey and the Balkan countries for as little as €1,70 per kg. In the eastern EU countries, prices average approximately... 25% higher. Steel price forecast 2025 – market remains volatile. Since Donald Trump's return to the presidency (October 2024), uncertainty in international trade has increased. However, steel prices have remained largely unaffected so far. Nevertheless, his unpredictable tariff policy inherently carries the risk of market disruptions. Short-term outlook: prices will continue to fluctuate, with a sideways trend and little reliability in long-term price agreements. More and more companies are reacting with short-term contracts and flexible purchasing models. 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In addition to the summary on this page, you will find current steel prices for various types of steel, especially on the London Commodity Exchange LME. What factors influence steel prices? Pricing is complex. Factors influencing the market include energy and raw material prices, as well as supply and demand. The production of steel requires some lead time. Blast furnaces and production processes need to be started up and shut down. This requires time and careful planning. Therefore, the market cannot always react quickly enough to a new situation, and an oversupply or a shortage can occur. This can subsequently lead to speculation. In times of supply shortages, many companies try to stock up on steel and fill their warehouses. This could drive prices even higher. Are there (serious) forecasts for future steel prices? Forecasts for steel prices are very difficult because unpredictable events occur repeatedly, to which the steel price reacts very sensitively. In the recent past, these were the Corona pandemic and the war in Ukraine. A reliable forecast is therefore not possible. Futures contracts, which are traded on the commodity exchange, provide an indication of price trends. How is the price of structural steel developing? Structural steel is not a separate type of steel. Structural steel is a generic term for unalloyed steels with a carbon content of approximately... 0,2-0,5%. Structural steel is used in both construction and mechanical engineering. In the construction industry, structural steel is used for load-bearing structures (steel beams, steel profiles, etc.) as well as for reinforcing concrete. The prices for reinforcing steel (rebar) can even be found on the commodity exchange under the term "Rebar". However, these come from foreign sources. The steel price index also shows the price development of reinforcing steel. The prices of steel beams made of structural steel can be found in the article above. How do you compare different steel price sources? The commodity exchange provides sources for the prices of various types of steel, such as... Hot-rolled strip steel or reinforcing steel. However, most semi-finished products such as beams or sheets are not listed on the stock exchange. However, the prices are correlated, and therefore, by combining historical data and stock market prices of other types of steel, conclusions can be drawn about the prices. However, it is important that only steel grades of similar composition are compared. For example, in the case of stainless steel, the nickel content is far more important for pricing than the iron content. Why do steel prices fluctuate in different regions? Steel prices are relatively homogeneous regionally, however, an imbalance of supply and demand or differing energy and wage costs can also cause differences. If the differences are too great, they will be compensated for again through export trade. In a stable market, the differences are therefore limited to transport costs, customs duties and other trade restrictions. What impact do steel prices have on the industry? For many industrial companies, steel is one of the most important production factors. The price of steel therefore directly influences the price of their products. This affects their competitive position compared to substitute goods. A company that builds steel halls has an advantage over a company that builds halls from wood when steel prices are low. Steel prices also affect the costs of capital goods such as machinery or warehouses. Current production capacities: The utilization of suppliers for steel construction is continuously decreasing. Currently, there is still a balanced relationship between supply and demand. However, the pressure on suppliers is increasing, and many are offering aggressive prices to fully utilize their production capacity. For simple projects such as steel construction for halls, stages or platforms, delivery times are currently 4-8 weeks. Our suppliers currently still have free capacity! Send us your inquiry! The indicators on the raw material exchanges are mainly for hot-rolled sheets used in the automotive industry. There are no such stock market listings for steel beams or steel profiles. However, prices usually correlate very strongly, so that the development of steel prices can be discerned from this. There are also various indices for steel beams, sheets and steel profiles, but these are only published afterwards. This steel price index (here a clear interactive display with current values) is primarily used in the construction industry where prices fluctuate. For many applications, however, this index is too slow. Chart of prices for 1-month contracts in USD per ton for steel on the LME commodity exchange until January 2025. Steel prices are currently rising moderately. Source: LME.com The indicators on the commodity exchanges are primarily for hot-rolled sheets used in the automotive industry. There are no such stock market listings for steel beams or steel profiles. However, prices usually correlate very strongly, so that the development of steel prices can be discerned from this. There are also various indices for steel beams, sheets and steel profiles, but these are only published afterwards. This steel price index (here a clear interactive display with current values) is primarily used in the construction industry where prices fluctuate. For many applications, however, this index is too slow. Chart of prices for 1-month contracts in USD per ton for steel on the LME commodity exchange until January 2025. Steel prices are currently rising moderately. Source: LME.com

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