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The latest Green Steel Survey highlights significant hesitation among steel buyers to pay premiums for low-emission green steel. Despite growing environmental pressures, cost-conscious purchasers remain reluctant amid ongoing sectoral slowdowns. This survey insight offers crucial implications for green steel adoption worldwide.
Global Steel Buyers Show Caution on Green Steel Premiums
The recent survey queried steel stockists and buyers globally on their participation in the green steel market. However, many respondents expressed skepticism about actual demand for green steel. As a market analyst explained, “Many are nearly over the hype and question if the green steel demand is real.” While there is broad industry interest in decarbonisation, buyers are uncertain about passing additional costs to their customers. Therefore, green steel currently remains a niche product, especially in price-sensitive markets.
Decarbonisation and Policy as Key Drivers for Green Steel Adoption
Experts debated whether regulatory measures like the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) could trigger broader green steel uptake. Meanwhile, steel buyers hesitate to gamble on costlier low-emission steel amid tight profit margins and subdued demand. However, forecasts indicate increased alignment on green steel as decarbonisation strategies mature within the next one to two years. This evolution depends on clearer cost pass-through mechanisms and policy certainty to reshape the steel industry sustainably.
Market Dynamics and Future of Sustainable Steel Production
The Green Steel Survey also explored how sustainability demands will alter steel production and market structure. The industry faces a dual challenge: meeting decarbonisation targets while maintaining competitive pricing. Consequently, green steel’s transition from niche to mainstream hinges on overcoming price sensitivity and establishing robust demand. Moreover, supply chain adaptation and technology investment will become essential as buyers and producers navigate the evolving landscape of green steel markets.
ScrapInsight Commentary
The survey underscores cautious buyer sentiment limiting green steel price premiums during economic slowdowns. However, regulatory frameworks like CBAM may catalyze wider adoption soon. As decarbonisation costs become clearer, green steel could transition from niche to mainstream, advancing circular economy goals in global steel markets.
