Italian investor calls for urgent state support to save Romania's steel industry
Donalam, a subsidiary of Italian group AFV Beltrame, has issued a stark warning about the dire state of Romania's steel industry, calling for immediate government intervention to protect local producers from unfair competition and rising…
Andrei Chirileasa · Journalist
· Updated · 2 min read
Donalam, a subsidiary of Italian group AFV Beltrame, has issued a stark warning about the dire state of Romania's steel industry, calling for immediate government intervention to protect local producers from unfair competition and rising production costs.
The company highlights that steel imports from non-EU countries, including Turkey, China, Egypt, and Maghreb nations, surged by 27% in 2024, significantly impacting European producers who face stricter environmental regulations and higher operational costs.
