In numbers, production was some 299,700 tons and grew compared to December 2024, when they had occurred 256,300 tons. However, it fell compared to January 2024, when a production of 407,800 tons.
As for the laminated productionthe production was 286,600 tons, that is, an increase of intermensual 25% (227,700 tons) and a drop of 5.8% year -on -year (304,200 tons).
On the other hand, the Production of cold laminated planes January 2025 was higher than December 20, 2024 (113,300 tons against 89,900 tons), and also 54.8% higher than January 2024 (73,200 tons).
Finally, the Primary iron production In January 2025, it was 12.4% higher (220,900 tons) to December 2024 (196,500 tons) and 22.5% lower than January 2024 (285,000 tons).
The CAA said it is expected for this year “A demand level greater than 2024” by “Gradual recovery of activity in general” and by “Some inventory recovery after the sharp fall in inventories” occurred in 2024.
The activity of the steel demanding sectors recorded increases and low.
He construction sector January cement offices grew 9% compared to December and 8% compared to January 2024.
On the side of the automotive production, A 22% decrease was recorded compared to December and an increase of 33% compared to the same month of the previous year.
The patents They reached 69 thousand units in January, which represented an increase of 219% compared to December and 103% compared to January 2024.
He agricultural machinery and implements sector “The expectation improved” thanks to “the latest rains recorded in the nucleus zone and the decrease in retentions” announced by the government of Javier Milei.
As for the energy activitythe levels of dispatch to geographical areas “are remained stable, with favorable perspectives for the rest of the year,” the CAA reported.
The Argentine Steel Chamber (CAA) warned of the steel tariffs imposed by Donald Trump
On the other hand, the camera He also warned about the tariffs imposed by the president of the United States, Donald Trumpin all imports of steel articles and steel derivatives of all countries of the world, but expressed their confidence in the libertarian administration.
“The CAA is confident that the Government can find a dialogue channel to ride the measure that allows to deepen the productive complementarity between the competitive steel industry of both countries with mutual benefits for their economies, the private sector, the workers and the value chain of the steel in their set”he remarked.
Source: Ambito
