World Steel Dynamics provides specialized research, data analysis, market reports, and management consulting services focused entirely on the global steel industry. World Steel Dynamics does not manage investment portfolios, handle individual retirement accounts, or provide personal financial planning for individual investors. Instead, World Steel Dynamics serves businesses, steel producers, industry analysts, and financial institutions by publishing detailed reports on steel pricing, production costs, supply and demand trends, and competitive strategies. World Steel Dynamics also offers custom research studies, private consulting on steel buying and selling performance, and assessments for corporate transactions like mergers and initial public offerings.
Fee Structure
- Annual full subscription — $12,500 per year, covering comprehensive core reports, monitor reports, strategic updates, and global alerts
- World Steel Intelligence annual subscription — $1,100 per year for approximately 12 reports focusing on steel market and pricing trends
- Limited edition research studies — $10,000 to $50,000 for specialized in-depth industry reports
- Private consulting studies — $15,000 to $200,000 for customized evaluations of a firm's competitive position, product pricing outlook, and survival prospects
- Individual core reports — $2,000 to $4,500 per report depending on the specific publication