Global Steel Demand Forecasting - Distribution

Distribution is defined as that group of companies that receive bulk deliveries from steel manufacturers and warehouse, process and distribute smaller lots to manufacturers in NAFTA. This group of companies is the largest single market for steel leaving the mills. The distributors handle every steel product and receive material from domestic producers and from steel makers around the globe. Their customer base is every steel user from the small welding shop to the largest manufacturers.

NAFTA Current Year Distribution Market Steel Demand