Stainless Steel

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Introduction

With nearly 40 years of expertise in stainless steel, nickel, chrome and molybdenum market analysis, we use proprietary datasets, robust methodologies and industry knowledge to supply our clients with the best input to support strategic, commercial, and policy decisions.

Our diverse team is always in the market, implementing a rigorous primary research programme visiting assets around the world. We regularly present at key events, maintaining relationships of trust with major industry stakeholders.

Meanwhile, CRU’s price assessments are used by the largest industry players who trust the professionalism and integrity of our experts.  

CRU’s stainless steel consumption and production models, together with the expertise of our analysts, generate a comprehensive dataset that covers the full flat-rolled product sector on a country-by-country basis. Our stainless steel capabilities are enhanced by CRU’s world-class carbon steel analysis.

Stainless steel raw materials coverage includes nickel, chrome and molybdenum, which benefit from integrated data platforms and analysis capabilities across base metals. This, coupled with integrated stainless steel data, ensures we produce a consistent and robust house view for the markets we serve.  

Stainless Steel coverage includes:

Steel Prices

Get accurate steel price assessments and insights from CRU, covering metallics, stainless steel, raw materials, steel plate, and hot rolled coil, including The CRU.

Prices and Indices

Trusted commodity price benchmarks, backed by analysts’ deep understanding of market fundamentals and dynamic analysis capabilities.

Supply and Demand

We provide you with crucial consumption, production, capacity, trade, market balance and inventory data across the mining, metals, fertilizer and battery value chains.

Macroeconomic and End-use Demand and Cost Drivers

International macroeconomic analysis empowering your decision making. CRU’s macroeconomic analysis enables you to make informed choices, mitigate risks, and seize opportunities across the global commodities markets

Sustainability and Emissions

CRU’s Sustainability Service offers insights on the sustainability value chain, emissions trends, carbon markets and the costs of renewable and alternative energy sources

Forecasts and Scenarios

Navigate Commodity Markets with Timely Forecasts and Strategic Scenarios

Expert Interpretation of Market Data and Events

Benefit from expert market data and knowledge to identify key dynamics, assess implications, and stay ahead in the commodity market

Market and Industry Trends and Themes

Benefit from CRU’s extensive experience in analysing commodity market trends, dynamics and macro factors to make informed decisions

Specialist Analyst Support

Our experienced analysts, equipped with proprietary data and extensive networks, empower your decision-making processes and facilitate interactions with stakeholders.

Economic and Sustainability Policy and Regulation

CRU offers a comprehensive suite of economic and sustainability insights that enable businesses to navigate the complex and rapidly evolving landscape of climate change and the energy transition. 

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25-27 August 2025 - Atlanta, GA, USA
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