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Decreasing profitability due to foreign exchange losses and rising insolvencies.

Higher domestic steel consumption, but exchange rate volatility is expected to cause more payment delays.

Lower construction growth and overcapacity affect the sector, but the outlook for 2016 has improved.

A rebound driven by construction recovery, but increased foreign competition affects businesses´ margins.

The outlook for the industry remains subdued, with many Smaller steel mills struggling with poor operating margins.

Land acquisition issues in setting up greenfield projects, delays in environmental clearances, logistics support and external financing remain major issues

German steel producers and distributors are facing structural challenges, as lower steel prices and competition from Asia hit margins.

Insolvencies have decreased in 2014 and are expected to level off in 2015. The insolvency level in this segment is quite low.

Competition in the sector is high, and there are clear signs of price wars as the industry is struggling with overcapacity and weaker demand.

Structural overcapacity in the industry had a negative effect on businesses´ profit margins in 2014, and this negative trend is expected to continue in 2015.