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Located in Potenza, Italy, the Pittini Siderpotenza steel plant, owned by Pittini, produces rebar for the building and infrastructure sectors, utilizing Electric Arc Furnaces with a 700,000-tonne annual crude steel capacity. Recent activity indicates increased production.
The following table shows the monthly activity levels observed at the plant’s Electric Arc Furnace.
| Date | Electric Arc Furnace (EAF_0) |
|---|---|
| 2025-01-31 | 58.0 |
| 2025-02-28 | 57.0 |
| 2025-03-31 | 57.0 |
| 2025-04-30 | 58.0 |
| 2025-05-31 | 61.0 |
| 2025-06-30 | 65.0 |
| 2025-07-31 | 68.0 |
Observed activity at the Electric Arc Furnace (EAF_0) remained stable from January to April 2025. Starting in May, there was a notable increase, climbing from 61.0 to 68.0 by July 2025, indicating a sustained ramp-up in rebar production. This increase aligns with the broader trend of rising Italian steel production, which saw an 8.9% month-over-month increase in May (Italy increased steel production by 8.9% m/m in May).
The increased activity at Pittini Siderpotenza suggests the plant is responding to market dynamics, even amidst challenges such as higher energy prices in Italy, potentially impacting rebar prices (The European market for long pipes remains sluggish, and higher energy prices may lead to higher prices for Italian fittings; European longs market remains sluggish, higher energy costs may boost Italian rebar prices). These increased costs, alongside logistical issues such as truck shortages, may contribute to price volatility. Buyers and analysts should monitor Italian rebar pricing and availability closely.