The global stainless steel industry operates in a complex, rapidly evolving landscape. Regional demand divergence, shifting trade flows, regulatory pressures like CBAM, and heightened volatility in key raw material markets—such as nickel, ferrochrome, and scrap—are challenging traditional operating and procurement models.

On October 7th, MetalshubTalks host Samir Jaber sits with Markus Moll, Managing Director of SMR Group, and Dr. Sebastian Kreft, Co-Founder & Managing Director of Metalshub, to discuss these global industry dynamics.

Building on Markus Moll’s decades-deep experience in the industry, this session brings together world-class market intelligence and digital procurement expertise. Together, the speakers will deliver a comprehensive analysis of global market trends, unpack the underlying drivers of raw material price movements, and demonstrate how forward-looking companies are using digital workflows to secure supply chains and maintain competitiveness.

This session covers:

• Global Market Outlook: A detailed review of production and consumption trends across major markets in Europe, the Americas, and Asia.
• Raw Material Dynamics: Deep dive into the supply, demand, and pricing structures of critical inputs, including nickel (NPI, HPAL, Class 1), ferrochrome, and recycled scrap.
• Sustainability & Regulation: How green stainless steel initiatives, higher scrap utilisation targets, and CBAM are reshaping international sourcing strategies.
• Building Procurement Resilience: How digital platforms streamline price discovery, optimise supplier selection, and establish audit-ready, transparent sourcing processes.

This session is designed for industry executives, procurement directors, raw material buyers, traders, and supply chain leaders across the global stainless steel value chain.