Germany’s total steel product sales fell 5% month-on-month and 3% year-on-year in April 2025, reaching 820,837 metric tons. The decline was primarily driven by weaker demand in the automotive sector, which has struggled due to global economic conditions.
Flat steel sales dropped 9% month-on-month and 5.6% year-on-year, totaling 485,257 metric tons. Meanwhile, long steel product sales rose 3.4% month-on-month and 0.8% year-on-year, supported by seasonal demand from the construction sector.
Steel inventories also declined, with total stock levels falling 5.5% year-on-year but increasing 1% month-on-month to 1.905 million metric tons. Flat steel stocks saw an 8% year-on-year drop, while long steel inventories remained stable.
Market participants continue to monitor demand trends, particularly in the automotive and construction sectors, as they assess the outlook for the coming months.
