RNCOS' recent report, ”China Steel Industry Analysis (2006)" provides extensive research and objective analysis on the China Steel Industry. This report helps clients to analyze the opportunities critical to the success of the steel industry in china. Detailed data and analysis helps potential investors navigate the evolving steel market in China.

China Steel Industry

This section provides detail analysis of China Steel industry, which has witnessed phenomenal growth in the last five. In the year 2005, total steel production reached 349.5 million tones. China accounts for 31% of total global steel demand. Government support & economic growth is propelling growth in the Chinese steel industry. Although with some recent mergers & acquisitions, Chinese steel industry is relatively consolidated but with a total of 871 global steel producers, it remains largely fragmented.

Key Findings

- In the recent past China is emerging as a major growth driver in the global steel industry.
- Since 1989 china has contributed 56% of global steel industry growth.
- Huge government support in form of subsidies has fuelled the creation of the world's largest steel industry.
- Chinese high import depends ratio of Cold Rolled sheets, Galvanized sheets & Electrical sheets due to imbalance in product mix, offers great opportunity for global steel players.
- Although China is the worlds largest steel consumer (31% of global steel consumption) in world but still its steel consumption is not at its peak.
- Over capacity & structural problem is a critical challenge that Chinese steel industry needs to tackle for future growth.

Key Issues and Facts Analyzed

- Demand Supply analysis.
- What opportunities exist for the steel manufacturers in china steel industry?
- What are the major challenges & driving forces for Chinese steel industry?
- Who are the major competitors in Chinese steel industry?

Key Players Analyzed

This section covers the key facts about major players currently operating in the China steel industry including Baosteel, Tangshan Iron & Steel Co, Wuhan Iron and Steel, Jinan Iron & Steel, Panzhihua New Steel & Vanadium Company & Laiwu Iron & Steel Co.

Research Methodology

Information Sources
Information has been sourced from namely, Books, Newspapers, trade journals, and white papers, industry portals, government agencies, trade associations, monitoring industry news and developments, and through access to access to more than 3000 paid databases.

Analysis Methods
The analysis methods includes the following: Ratio Analysis, Historical Trend Analysis, Linear Regression Analysis using software tools, Judgmental Forecasting and Cause and Effect Analysis.