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Asia’s Giants Take the Stage: The Global Impact of China and India

In the Asian Markets Panel, China and India will take a close look at their roles in the global steel industry.

On the second day of Steel Summit 2025, the influence of China and India — two major players in the global steel industry — will be examined. The Asia Markets Panel will delve into both countries' growth strategies, green steel investments, economic incentive policies, and export-oriented moves. This panel will highlight how Asia’s steel giants are transforming the global steel market.

Prominent Themes of the Panel;

Economic Developments in China, Incentives and Their Impact on Commodity Markets
The impact of economic incentives and green transformation policies implemented by the Chinese government to revitalize the steel industry on price increases in iron ore, steel and energy markets will be discussed. The steps to be taken in line with the 2025 targets and the reflections of additional incentives on global markets will be evaluated.

Seasonal Price Dynamics and its Impact on Balance of Supply
The impact of seasonal changes in May on price fluctuations and domestic market policies will be analyzed. Along with changes in production supply and price dynamics, the impact of measures and incentives in the Chinese steel sector on regional price stability and export volumes will be discussed.

Impact of Chinese Policies on Commodity Markets
The impact of government policies and economic incentives on China's steel market on commodity prices will be discussed. The potential for these incentives to evolve in line with future expectations and the long-term impact of trade relations with the US on the Chinese steel industry will be discussed. Chinese steel market forecasts for the second half of 2025 will also be shared.

Current Situation and Future Vision of the Indian Steel Market
India's place and future position in the global steel industry, green steel investments, decarbonization strategies, and the impact of anti-dumping measures on domestic producers will be addressed. At the same time, India's future role in the iron and steel industry will be discussed.

Moderator
Hüseyin Ocakçı – Deputy General Manager, CIEC/Türkiye

Panelists

• Abhijit Chowdhury – General Manager, C&D Steel / India
• Dr. Su Buxin – Secretary General, Metallurgical Council of China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (MC-CCPIT) / China
• Görkem Bolaca – General Manager, Galex Steel International / Türkiye
• Munif ur Rehman – Co-Founder, Khatib Sons International / Pakistan

Who is Attending?

At this event, you will have the opportunity to meet professionals and organization representatives from different areas of the industry:

• Steel producers and traders
• Raw material and scrap suppliers
• Technology and innovation leaders
• Steel service centers
• Logistics and finance experts
• Industry leaders, decision makers and investors