{
  "query": "UK steel construction industry market trends 2026 EAF transition benchmarks",
  "claims": [
    {
      "claim": "The UK steel market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.09% from 2026 to 2034.",
      "verbatim_quote": "The UK steel market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 3.09% from 2026-2034 to reach USD 43,625.70 Million by 2034.",
      "source_url": "https://www.imarcgroup.com/uk-steel-market",
      "relevance": "high"
    },
    {
      "claim": "A new Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) in Sheffield is expected to be completed in 2026, boosting production to over 500,000 tonnes.",
      "verbatim_quote": "It is investing £50 million to build a new EAF to upgrade its existing site in Sheffield in 2026, increasing annual plant productivity to over 500,000 tonnes of stainless steel products.",
      "source_url": "https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/steel-strategy/the-uk-steel-strategy-web-version",
      "relevance": "high"
    },
    {
      "claim": "The UK government will establish a working group focused on scrap steel supply in May 2026 to support the EAF transition.",
      "verbatim_quote": "We are taking steps to ensure a thriving scrap steel industry and a secure future supply, including formation of a new cross-government working group on scrap from May 2026.",
      "source_url": "https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/steel-strategy/the-uk-steel-strategy-web-version",
      "relevance": "high"
    },
    {
      "claim": "The UK steel market revenue is projected to reach USD 43,625.70 Million by 2034.",
      "verbatim_quote": "The market generated a revenue of USD 33,170.20 Million in 2025 and is projected to reach a revenue of USD 43,625.70 Million by 2034",
      "source_url": "https://www.imarcgroup.com/uk-steel-market",
      "relevance": "medium"
    },
    {
      "claim": "The UK construction sector expects a return to growth in 2026, specifically in private housebuilding and commercial office developments.",
      "verbatim_quote": "After a challenging 2025, industry analysts are expecting growth to return in 2026 and 2027. Private housebuilding is showing signs of recovery, and commercial office developments continue to gain momentum.",
      "source_url": "https://asd.ltd/construction-trends-2026/",
      "relevance": "medium"
    },
    {
      "claim": "The specification of EAF steel with lower embodied carbon is a key strategy for commercial construction schemes in 2026.",
      "verbatim_quote": "The specification of lower upfront embodied carbon EAF steel continues to be a strategy on commercial schemes.",
      "source_url": "https://asd.ltd/construction-trends-2026/",
      "relevance": "high"
    },
    {
      "claim": "Preparatory work for a new EAF installation, including the removal of existing equipment for recycling, was underway as of January 2026.",
      "verbatim_quote": "In December preparatory work commenced to enable the installation of the new Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) in our Green Steel Centre; this included: - Electrodes removed - Electrode power cables removed - Fumex hood removed - Concrete roof removed - Refractory lining removed - Water system drained in preparation for engineering work",
      "source_url": "https://www.linkedin.com/posts/josh-carpenter-b382382a8_structuralsteel-construction-infrastructure-activity-7413965010428837888-4_f-",
      "relevance": "medium"
    }
  ],
  "market_context": "- [HIGH] The UK steel market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.09% from 2026 to 2034. (source: https://www.imarcgroup.com/uk-steel-market)\n- [HIGH] A new Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) in Sheffield is expected to be completed in 2026, boosting production to over 500,000 tonnes. (source: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/steel-strategy/the-uk-steel-strategy-web-version)\n- [HIGH] The UK government will establish a working group focused on scrap steel supply in May 2026 to support the EAF transition. (source: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/steel-strategy/the-uk-steel-strategy-web-version)\n- [MEDIUM] The UK steel market revenue is projected to reach USD 43,625.70 Million by 2034. (source: https://www.imarcgroup.com/uk-steel-market)\n- [MEDIUM] The UK construction sector expects a return to growth in 2026, specifically in private housebuilding and commercial office developments. (source: https://asd.ltd/construction-trends-2026/)\n- [HIGH] The specification of EAF steel with lower embodied carbon is a key strategy for commercial construction schemes in 2026. (source: https://asd.ltd/construction-trends-2026/)\n- [MEDIUM] Preparatory work for a new EAF installation, including the removal of existing equipment for recycling, was underway as of January 2026. (source: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/josh-carpenter-b382382a8_structuralsteel-construction-infrastructure-activity-7413965010428837888-4_f-)"
}