Delivery times for stainless steel from new production in the EU continue to increase significantly. This is also reflected in the price trend. Solutions are needed now. And nickel and stainless steel scrap continue to develop favourably.

Many buyers and companies in the European Union are currently facing increasing delivery times for stainless steel. As we have been told from southern Europe, delivery times have already reached August. And considering the holiday season, these delivery times are likely to be as early as September 2024.