Italy’s steel industry started 2025 on a positive note, recording a 2.7% year-over-year increase in production. In January, Italian steelmakers produced 1.69 million tons, reflecting a significant 40.9% increase from December 2024.Breakdown of ProductionThe steel sector saw mixed results across product categories:Long products: 862,000 tons (+2.7% y/y)Flat products: 780,000 tons (-1.9% y/y)Long…