Śląskie Steel Output Rises: Ferrostal Labedy Gliwice Ramps Up Production Amidst Regional Gains

Located in Gliwice, Poland, Ferrostal Labedy Gliwice operates a 500,000-tonne Electric Arc Furnace (EAF), supplying crude, semi-finished, and finished rolled steel products to the automotive, building & infrastructure, energy, and machinery sectors. Satellite data indicates increased production activity at the plant.

The following table summarizes the monthly aggregated thermal activity observed via satellite:

Production at Ferrostal Labedy Gliwice remained stable from November 2024 through January 2025. A consistent increase in activity at the Electric Arc Furnace (EAF_0) is evident from February to May 2025, suggesting a production ramp-up.

This increase in activity aligns with reported regional trends. “Belgium increased steel production by 6.2% y/y in Q1,” indicating a broader recovery within the European steel industry. Similarly, “Ukraine increased rolled steel production by 14.2% m/m in April“, although challenges remain in forecasting demand for the rest of the year. The trends observed at Ferrostal Labedy Gliwice might reflect increasing demand from the end-user sectors it serves or internal operational improvements, similar to those reported by “Zaporizhstal increased its rolled steel output by 2.6% y/y in January-April“.

Implications for Steel Buyers and Market Analysts: The production increase at Ferrostal Labedy Gliwice, in conjunction with positive regional trends, could indicate a potential easing of supply constraints. Market analysts should monitor how these production increases impact pricing and inventory levels. Further investigation is warranted to understand the specific drivers behind this ramp-up and its long-term sustainability.