Post-lockdown, the demand for core materials like iron, steel, bricks, and concrete surged. However, limited steel production caused a significant price hike
Increased Demand
#1
Limited iron ore supply from major exporters (Australia, Brazil, Canada) due to post-pandemic restrictions, combined with high demand, led to a surge in iron ore prices
Shortage of Raw Materials
#2
1) Limiting Steel Manufacturing 2) Removing relaxation from VAT 3) Extra Importing of Steel from India 4) 2) Limited Export of Steel
Following decisions of China in steel manufacturing and supply played a vital role in the price hike of steel