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EU steel stockholding distribution in 2009 dips by 27pct YoY. - 09 Feb, 2010
As expected, December sales of European steel stockholding distribution were at a very low seasonal level leading to a fatal increase of stocks expressed in days of sales despite a lower stock index registered at end December 2009.

Sales of EU steel stockholding distribution in 2009 decreased by 27% YoY.

1. Long steel products sales - Down by 26% YoY

2. Flat steel products sales - Down by 25% YoY

3. Steel tubes sales - Down by 28% YoY

4. Stainless steel sales - Down by 14% YoY

5. Special & alloy steel sales - Down by 42% YoY

(Sourced from www.eurometal.net)



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