US Steel Industry Outlook-2007
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RNCOS report, "US Steel Industry Outlook (2007)", provides extensive research and objective analysis of US steel Industry. This report helps clients to analyze the leading-edge opportunities critical to the success of steel industry in US. Detailed data and analysis will help the potential investors, businesses, analysts, and other individuals and organizations to navigate through the evolving market for steel.
US Steel industry has prospered and geographically diversified along with the economic growth in the United States. Past decade had been quite tough for the industry because of the adverse market conditions and inherent problems of the Steel industry. This report by RNCOS undertakes a detailed analysis of the forces that have shaped the US Steel industry in order to predict the future trend and prospects.
Key Findings
Key Issues and Facts Analyzed
Key Players Analyzed
This section provides a complete overview of key players including, Mittal Steel Company N.V., Nucor Corporation, US Steel Corporation, IPSCO, Inc. and Wheeling-Pittsburgh Corporation.
Research Methodology Used
Information Sources
The information has been compiled from authentic and reliable sources like Books, Newspapers, Trade Journals, and White papers, Industry portals, Government Agencies, Trade associations, Monitoring Industry News and developments, and Access to more than 3000 paid databases.
Analysis Method
Methods like Ratio Analysis, Historical Trend Analysis, Linear Regression Analysis using software tools, Judgmental Forecasting and Cause and Effect Analysis have been used in the report for prudent analysis.
Report Summary
Publish Date: June 2007
No. of Pages: 60
Price: $900
Delivery Format: PDF Format (Single User) - Minimum 2-Day Delivery
Table of Contents:
1. Analyst View
2. Research Overview
3. Industry Overview
3.1 Global Steel Industry
3.1.1 Production
3.1.2 Demand & Supply
3.1.3 Trade
4. US Steel Industry
4.1 Industry Structure
4.2 Industry Classification
4.3 Production Process
4.4 Industry Economics
4.5 Industry Performance
4.5.1 Pre 2000 Scenario
4.5.2 Post 2000 Scenario
4.5.3 Industry Scenario – 2006
4.5.3.1 Demand & Supply
4.5.3.2 Trade
4.5.4 Future Prospects – 2007
5. Industry Analysis
5.1 Drivers
5.1.1 Industry Consolidation
5.1.2 Technology & Innovation
5.1.3 Substitutes
5.1.4 Foreign Exchange
5.2 Opportunities
5.2.1 Preferred Location
5.2.2 Tubular Products Market
5.2.3 Automotive & Construction Sector
5.2.4 Product Innovation
5.3 Challenges
5.3.1 China Factor
5.3.2 Increase in Energy & Fuel Costs
5.3.3 Steel Imports
5.3.4 Rising Concentration of the Suppliers
6. Recent News & Developments
7. Competitive Landscape
7.1 Major Players
7.1.1 Mittal Steel Company N.V. (ADR)
7.1.2 Nucor Corporation
7.1.3 IPSCO, Inc.
7.1.4 US Steel Corporation
7.1.5 Wheeling-Pittsburgh Corporation
7.2 Competitor Analysis
7.2.1 Comparison of Business Strategy
7.2.2 Comparison of Major Products & Services
7.2.3 Comparison of Key Ratios
List of Figures:
Figure 3-1: Global - Steel Production (in Million Metric Tons), 2001-2006
Figure 3-2: Global - Top Steel Producing Countries (in Million Metric Tons), 2006
Figure 3-3: Global - Top Steel Producing Companies (in Million Tons), 2006
Figure 3-4: Global - Top Steel Producing Companies Share (%), 2006
Figure 3-5: Global - Steel Consumption by Industry (%), 2004
Figure 3-6: Global - Steel Production by Region (in Million Metric Tons), 2006
Figure 4-1: US - Segmentation of Mining Industry Production (%), 2005
Figure 4-2: US - Steel Production by Product (%), 2005
Figure 4-3: US - Steel Production by Process (in Million Metric Tons), 2005
Figure 4-4: US - Share of Integrated & Mini Mills in Steel Production (%), 2004 & 2005
Figure 4-5: US - Breakup of Scrap Iron Price (in US$/Ton), Sept 2005
Figure 4-6: US - Hot Rolled Steel Price (in US$/Ton), 1980, 1988, 1994 & 2001
Figure 4-7: US - Hard Rolled Steel Price (in US$/Ton), 2002
Figure 4-8: US - Steel Scrap Price (in US$/Ton), 2003 & 2004
Figure 4-9: US - Steel Production (in Million Metric Tons), 2000-2004
Figure 4-10: US - Steel Consumption (in Million Metric Tons), 2001-2004
Figure 4-11: US - Share of BOF & EAF in Steel Production (%), 2001-2004
Figure 4-12: US - Steel Production (in Million Metric Tons), 2005 & 2006
Figure 4-13: US - Steel Consumption (in Million Metric Tons), 2005 & 2006
Figure 4-14: US - Forecast for Steel Consumption (in Million Metric Tons), 2007
Figure 5-1: US - Forecast for Light Vehicle Production (in Million Units), 2007 & 2008
Figure 5-2: US - Trade Deficit with China (in Billion US$), 2000-2006
Figure 5-3: US - Major Steel Exporting Countries (%), 2005
List of Tables:
Table 3-1: Global - Average Steel Production Growth (%), 1970-1975 to 2000-2005 & 2005-06
Table 4-1: US - List of Bankrupted Steel Producers
Table 4-2: US - Steel Imports by Product (2005 & 2006)
Table 4-3: US - Major Steel Exporting Regions (in Million Metric Tons), 2006
Table 5-1: Success Factors for Steel Plant Installation by Country
Table 7-1: Mittal Steel Company N.V. - Financial Overview (in Million US$), 2005 & 2006
Table 7-2: Nucor Corporation - Financial Overview (in Million US$), 2005, 2006 & Mar 2007
Table 7-3: IPSCO, Inc. - Financial Overview (in Million US$), 2005, 2006 & Mar 2007
Table 7-4: US Steel Corporation - Financial Overview (in Million US$), 2005, 2006 & Mar 2007
Table 7-5: Wheeling-Pittsburgh Corporation - Financial Overview (in Million US$), 2005 & 2006
Table 7-6: Competitor Analysis - Comparison of Business Strategy
Table 7-7: Competitor Analysis - Comparison of Major Products & Services
Table 7-8: Competitor Analysis - Comparison of Key Ratios, 2005
How to order
Ordering the report is simple. You can order the report direct through the SteelGuru website by paying USD 900 in the name of Major & Minor Exims Pvt Ltd by using your Pay Pal account.
Or, you can wire the sum through your bank to Major & Minor Exims Pvt Ltd in India. For details, please get in touch with reports@steelguru.com
Disclaimer: This report was made by RNCOS, India based on secondary research. SteelGuru doesn't guarantee or endorse the correctness or completeness of the contents. SteelGuru does not take any liability or complaints arising out of the same in any way, whatsoever.
US Steel industry has prospered and geographically diversified along with the economic growth in the United States. Past decade had been quite tough for the industry because of the adverse market conditions and inherent problems of the Steel industry. This report by RNCOS undertakes a detailed analysis of the forces that have shaped the US Steel industry in order to predict the future trend and prospects.
Key Findings
- In year 2006, US steel production grew by 3.8% as compared to year 2005. Whereas, US steel production level in year 2005 remains same as compare to year 2004 due to high level of inventories & high steel prices.
- US steel imports are dramatically increasing resulting in steel trade deficit. In 2006, imports increased 34% by value terms.
- US Steel industry is closely linked with domestic economic growth & global steel market situation. The economics of the steel industry has been one of the reasons for its weak performance in the past.
- Demand is expected to rise moderately in future in US steel industry. It is expected that US players’ focus will be upon capacity utilization rather than capacity addition.
Key Issues and Facts Analyzed
- Future potential of the industry.
- Who are the key competitors in the US Steel industry?
- What opportunities exist for the steel manufacturers in United States?
- What are the success & sensitivity factors for the industry?
- What will be the major driving forces for the industry?
Key Players Analyzed
This section provides a complete overview of key players including, Mittal Steel Company N.V., Nucor Corporation, US Steel Corporation, IPSCO, Inc. and Wheeling-Pittsburgh Corporation.
Research Methodology Used
Information Sources
The information has been compiled from authentic and reliable sources like Books, Newspapers, Trade Journals, and White papers, Industry portals, Government Agencies, Trade associations, Monitoring Industry News and developments, and Access to more than 3000 paid databases.
Analysis Method
Methods like Ratio Analysis, Historical Trend Analysis, Linear Regression Analysis using software tools, Judgmental Forecasting and Cause and Effect Analysis have been used in the report for prudent analysis.
Report Summary
Publish Date: June 2007
No. of Pages: 60
Price: $900
Delivery Format: PDF Format (Single User) - Minimum 2-Day Delivery
Table of Contents:
1. Analyst View
2. Research Overview
3. Industry Overview
3.1 Global Steel Industry
3.1.1 Production
3.1.2 Demand & Supply
3.1.3 Trade
4. US Steel Industry
4.1 Industry Structure
4.2 Industry Classification
4.3 Production Process
4.4 Industry Economics
4.5 Industry Performance
4.5.1 Pre 2000 Scenario
4.5.2 Post 2000 Scenario
4.5.3 Industry Scenario – 2006
4.5.3.1 Demand & Supply
4.5.3.2 Trade
4.5.4 Future Prospects – 2007
5. Industry Analysis
5.1 Drivers
5.1.1 Industry Consolidation
5.1.2 Technology & Innovation
5.1.3 Substitutes
5.1.4 Foreign Exchange
5.2 Opportunities
5.2.1 Preferred Location
5.2.2 Tubular Products Market
5.2.3 Automotive & Construction Sector
5.2.4 Product Innovation
5.3 Challenges
5.3.1 China Factor
5.3.2 Increase in Energy & Fuel Costs
5.3.3 Steel Imports
5.3.4 Rising Concentration of the Suppliers
6. Recent News & Developments
7. Competitive Landscape
7.1 Major Players
7.1.1 Mittal Steel Company N.V. (ADR)
7.1.2 Nucor Corporation
7.1.3 IPSCO, Inc.
7.1.4 US Steel Corporation
7.1.5 Wheeling-Pittsburgh Corporation
7.2 Competitor Analysis
7.2.1 Comparison of Business Strategy
7.2.2 Comparison of Major Products & Services
7.2.3 Comparison of Key Ratios
List of Figures:
Figure 3-1: Global - Steel Production (in Million Metric Tons), 2001-2006
Figure 3-2: Global - Top Steel Producing Countries (in Million Metric Tons), 2006
Figure 3-3: Global - Top Steel Producing Companies (in Million Tons), 2006
Figure 3-4: Global - Top Steel Producing Companies Share (%), 2006
Figure 3-5: Global - Steel Consumption by Industry (%), 2004
Figure 3-6: Global - Steel Production by Region (in Million Metric Tons), 2006
Figure 4-1: US - Segmentation of Mining Industry Production (%), 2005
Figure 4-2: US - Steel Production by Product (%), 2005
Figure 4-3: US - Steel Production by Process (in Million Metric Tons), 2005
Figure 4-4: US - Share of Integrated & Mini Mills in Steel Production (%), 2004 & 2005
Figure 4-5: US - Breakup of Scrap Iron Price (in US$/Ton), Sept 2005
Figure 4-6: US - Hot Rolled Steel Price (in US$/Ton), 1980, 1988, 1994 & 2001
Figure 4-7: US - Hard Rolled Steel Price (in US$/Ton), 2002
Figure 4-8: US - Steel Scrap Price (in US$/Ton), 2003 & 2004
Figure 4-9: US - Steel Production (in Million Metric Tons), 2000-2004
Figure 4-10: US - Steel Consumption (in Million Metric Tons), 2001-2004
Figure 4-11: US - Share of BOF & EAF in Steel Production (%), 2001-2004
Figure 4-12: US - Steel Production (in Million Metric Tons), 2005 & 2006
Figure 4-13: US - Steel Consumption (in Million Metric Tons), 2005 & 2006
Figure 4-14: US - Forecast for Steel Consumption (in Million Metric Tons), 2007
Figure 5-1: US - Forecast for Light Vehicle Production (in Million Units), 2007 & 2008
Figure 5-2: US - Trade Deficit with China (in Billion US$), 2000-2006
Figure 5-3: US - Major Steel Exporting Countries (%), 2005
List of Tables:
Table 3-1: Global - Average Steel Production Growth (%), 1970-1975 to 2000-2005 & 2005-06
Table 4-1: US - List of Bankrupted Steel Producers
Table 4-2: US - Steel Imports by Product (2005 & 2006)
Table 4-3: US - Major Steel Exporting Regions (in Million Metric Tons), 2006
Table 5-1: Success Factors for Steel Plant Installation by Country
Table 7-1: Mittal Steel Company N.V. - Financial Overview (in Million US$), 2005 & 2006
Table 7-2: Nucor Corporation - Financial Overview (in Million US$), 2005, 2006 & Mar 2007
Table 7-3: IPSCO, Inc. - Financial Overview (in Million US$), 2005, 2006 & Mar 2007
Table 7-4: US Steel Corporation - Financial Overview (in Million US$), 2005, 2006 & Mar 2007
Table 7-5: Wheeling-Pittsburgh Corporation - Financial Overview (in Million US$), 2005 & 2006
Table 7-6: Competitor Analysis - Comparison of Business Strategy
Table 7-7: Competitor Analysis - Comparison of Major Products & Services
Table 7-8: Competitor Analysis - Comparison of Key Ratios, 2005
How to order
Ordering the report is simple. You can order the report direct through the SteelGuru website by paying USD 900 in the name of Major & Minor Exims Pvt Ltd by using your Pay Pal account.
Or, you can wire the sum through your bank to Major & Minor Exims Pvt Ltd in India. For details, please get in touch with reports@steelguru.com
Disclaimer: This report was made by RNCOS, India based on secondary research. SteelGuru doesn't guarantee or endorse the correctness or completeness of the contents. SteelGuru does not take any liability or complaints arising out of the same in any way, whatsoever.