BMI's latest Austria Metals Report assesses the prospects for growth in the steel industry over the mediumterm following a decline in output but an increase in consumption in 2012. It examines the risk and investment strategies of leading players in the industry. It also examines the impact of a decline in the eurozone, particularly the German market, on Austrian exports.

BMI Industry View 5

SWOT 7

Metals SWOT 7

Industry Forecast 8

Steel: Little Growth Ahead 8

      Table: Austria - Steel Production & Consumption ('000 tonnes, unless stated otherwise) 11

      Table: Austria - Steel Industry Historical Data ('000 tonnes, unless stated) 12

Commodities Forecast 13

      Table: BMI Steel Forecast 13

      Table: Steel Forecast 20

Commodity Strategy 20

Aluminium: Small Rebound 24

Copper: Sideways Trading To Give Way 25

Nickel: Still No Relief 28

Zinc: Short-Term Strength 30

      Table: Select Commodities - Performance & BMI Forecasts 31

      Table: Global Commodities Strategy 32

Competitive Landscape 33

      Table: Europe - Major Listed Metal Producers 33

Company Profile 36

Voestalpine 36

      Table: Voestalpine - Financial Results 37

Methodology 39

Cross Checks 39

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