BIR Gothenburg 2026 – Programme announcement Stainless Steel and Special Alloys: Redefining stainless steel markets: a look into the EU's CBAM, developments in India and new melting practices
Stainless Steel & Special Alloys Committee:
Redefining stainless steel markets: a look into the EU's CBAM, developments in India and new melting practices
The stainless steel sector continues to navigate a rapidly evolving global landscape shaped by shifting demand patterns, volatile raw material markets, decarbonisation pressures and changing trade dynamics. Market participants are closely monitoring stainless steel production trends, recycled material availability and international material flows, while also assessing the growing influence of emerging manufacturing hubs such as India on the global stainless steel value chain.
At the same time, regulatory developments such as the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) are expected to have significant implications for stainless steel producers, recyclers and exporters worldwide. Designed to prevent carbon leakage by applying a carbon cost to certain imported goods entering the EU market, CBAM raises important questions around recycled content recognition, international competitiveness and the role of recycling in supporting industrial decarbonisation.
Chaired by Joost Van Kleef, of Oryx Stainless BV (NLD), the session will explore the future of global stainless steel markets, evolving regulatory developments, recycled material flows and the opportunities and challenges facing the recycling industry in an increasingly sustainability-driven environment.
Global Stainless Steel Market Trends and Industry Outlook
The plenary session will open with a presentation of the latest BIR Stainless Steel & Special Alloys Mirror, delivered by Ritesh Maheshwari, Executive Director of Shabro International Pte Ltd (IND). His presentation will provide an overview of current market conditions. Drawing on extensive market expertise and close analysis of industry developments, Ritesh will offer participants valuable insight into the key trends currently shaping the global stainless steel and special alloys sector.
India in the Global Stainless Steel Landscape: Melting Dynamics & Recycling Flows
Anand Gupta, Founder and CEO of Aamor Inox Limited (IND), brings more than 25 years of experience across the stainless steel value chain, from production, to international trade and raw material sourcing. In his presentation, Anand will examine how evolving melting practices are reshaping global recycled stainless steel flows and influencing international trade dynamics, while also highlighting India’s growing role within the global stainless steel industry and recycled materials market.
CBAM and the Road Ahead for the Recycling Industry
Julia Ettinger, Secretary General of Recycling Europe, will present the current state of play of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and discuss what lies ahead for the recycling industry. Her presentation will focus on the implications of CBAM for recyclers, international competitiveness and the recognition of recycled materials within Europe’s decarbonisation framework.
Join us in Gothenburg on Tuesday June 2 for this unmissable session, which will explore the future of global stainless steel markets.