Summary of Mr. Bahador Ahramian's speech at the 11th Steel Price Conference

Mr. Bahador Ahramian, Board Member of the Iranian Steel Producers Association, stated during the specialized panel at the Steel Price Conference: Contrary to common belief, most of the world’s major steel producers and exporters do not have access to resources such as energy and raw materials, but rather possess high managerial capabilities for adjusting and implementing strategic plans for supply, production, consumption, and export. The CEO of Yazd Steel further mentioned that having a large domestic market is one of the key factors in production and even in the development of steel exports, which unfortunately, Iran has been deprived of for years. He added that the Iranian steel industry needs efficient management more than energy. A comprehensive and strategy-driven management is needed both at the factory level and in national policymaking to strengthen production, consumption, and export development. He also highlighted energy consumption management in the domestic sector and pricing policies in this area as one of the solutions.