CRU Steel coverage: expert intelligence from leading steel and raw materials experts

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Navigate the steel supply chain with world-class intelligence

Steel is the largest global metals market, and with over 50 years of experience in the commodities industry, CRU is here to guide you across an ever-changing landscape with leading market analysis, prices and forecasts. Our steel services are deeply embedded in global markets, while our US Midwest Hot-rolled Coil price index is the established benchmark used in the US steel market, on the CME and in contracts worldwide.

We advise producers, stakeholders and consumers on challenging factors such as decarbonisation pressures, stricter emissions regulations, rising production costs and increasing demand. When you partner with us, you gain access to world-class intelligence that helps you maximise opportunity and mitigate risk.

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Upstream

Our expansive coverage of the steel supply chain includes steelmaking raw materials such as iron ore, coal and crude steel – plus, extensive research and insight on both direct reduced iron and ferrous scrap. We offer both short- and long-term analysis of mining operations, production, transportation, supply and demand, ensuring our clients are equipped with a comprehensive overview from mine to market.

Furthermore, we provide valuable data and analysis on emissions and decarbonisation initiatives as demand for green steel increases. Through the following services, you can access detailed insight and forecasts on upstream steel products, processes, prices and costs, giving your business a solid foundation for decision-making:

Crude Steel Market Outlook
Iron Ore Market Outlook
Iron Ore Costs
Metallurgical Coal Market Outlook
Metallurgical Coal Costs
Metallurgical Coke Market Outlook
Power Transition Service

Midstream

CRU’s experts delve into semi-finished and finished steel products, including steel, longs, sheet and plate. We offer unrivalled market analysis on steelmaking, casting, costs, demand drivers and supply, as well as price data and reporting on policy developments and macroeconomic commentary – ensuring you have a clear understanding of each step in the steel supply chain.

Together with full analyst access for answers to crucial questions, the following services help clients define their business strategies based on differing priorities:

Steel Costs
Steel Monitor
Steel Long Products Market Outlook
Steel Plate Products Market Outlook
Steel Sheet Products Market Outlook
Global Steel Trade Service
Steel Emissions Data

Downstream

Our detailed analysis of the steel metals market extends to downstream processes and structural components including hot rolled coil, hot-dipped galvanised coil, reinforcing bar and wire rod used in infrastructure, construction, automotive and manufacturing. What’s more, we aim to help clients evaluate greener supply sourcing as demand for low-emissions steel increases.

Our Steel Long-Term Market Outlook contains comprehensive insight on long-term demand drivers, prices and premia, and with our Sustainability and Emissions Service, consumers will unlock a clearer picture of green steel purchasing requirements – ultimately reinforcing plans for the future.

Bringing transparency with independent steel market prices

CRU supplies the leading index for steel prices in the US – namely, the US HR coil Midwest price. This index – known as “The CRU” – is used on a global scale and is built on a solid foundation of strict, transaction-only methodology, with diverse data provision from suppliers and direct buyers.

Beyond the CRU index, we provide independent data on prices for metallics, steel raw materials, long products, flat products, plate products and sheet products. Overall, we supply roughly 1,200 price observations per month, ensuring clients have reliable data and forecasts off which to base their transactions and effectively plan purchases.

Make the best-informed decisions with next-level asset intelligence

Our Asset Services offer cost and emissions data for more than 1,400 production sites in the steel supply chain, covering coal, iron ore and steel. We provide the most comprehensive view of asset performance, allowing for industry benchmarking and comparison alongside valuation data so you can evaluate the worth of mining assets and project viability.

Whether you need data to support decarbonisation efforts, risk assessment, investment planning or supplier selection, our Asset Services ensure you have the information you need to make the best decisions for your business.

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