Expansion of the automotive, manufacturing, construction, and oil and gas sectors, all of which rely on steel and other refined metals as inputs, will enable steady production and consumption growth for Mexico's metal sector to 2018. Domestic steel producers will contend with cheaper foreign imports and US duties on Mexican exports, though investment into and output from the sector is unlikely to face significant risks.

BMI Industry View 7

SWOT 10

Metals SWOT 10

Industry Forecast 11

Steel: Metals-Intensive Growth 11

Positive Construction Dynamics To Support Steel Demand 11

Manufacturing, Oil & Gas Sectors Also To Drive Steel Industry Growth 12

Domestic And Foreign Steelmakers To Grow Production 14

Imports To Increase 14

      Table: Steel Production & Consumption (Mexico 2010-2018) 15

      Table: Steel Industry Historical Data (Mexico 2005-2012) 15

Regulatory Development 17

Recent Developments 17

Business Environment To Support Steel Industry 17

Tax Regime 17

Anti-Corruption Efforts Remain Priority 18

      Table: Political Overview 19

Commodities Forecast 20

Steel: Prices To Head Higher From 2016 20

      Table: BMI Steel Price Forecast 20

Short-Term Outlook (three-to-six months) 20

Long-Term Outlook 21

Production: Chinese Rationalisation Measures To Bite 22

Consumption: Slowing Demand Growth On The Horizon 23

Burgeoning Chinese Exports Will Not Last 24

Eurozone Growth Downgrade Highlights Long Road To Recovery 25

Risks To Price Forecast 25

      Table: Steel Data & Forecasts 26

Competitive Landscape 27

      Table: Mexico - Major Metals Producers 27

Foreign Firms To Maintain Growing Presence 28

Company Profile 29

ArcelorMittal 29

Company Overview 31

Company Strategy 31

Latest Financial Results 33

Company Details 33

Financial Data 33

      Table: ArcelorMittal - Key Financial Data 33

Methodology 34

Cross Checks 34

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