Manufacture of basic iron and steel and of ferro-alloys
143 Belgian companies whose main activity falls under NACE code 2410 have filed annual accounts. Their median solvency is 41.0% for financial year 2024.
Sector medians
Computed by IdonisDistribution across the sector's companies for financial year 2024: a quarter of companies sit below the 1st quartile, half below the median, three quarters below the 3rd quartile.
| Indicator | 1st quartile | Median | 3rd quartile | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solvency | 22.6% | 41.0% | 66.2% | 134 |
| Current ratio | 1.04 | 1.53 | 2.94 | 132 |
| ROE | -3.6% | 5.8% | 17.1% | 120 |
| Equity | 65,776 € | 498,274 € | €2.87m | 134 |
| Total assets | 292,379 € | €1.47m | €7.77m | 134 |
| Net result | −9,883 € | 15,917 € | 196,045 € | 133 |
| Headcount (avg FTE) | 4.1 | 15.1 | 58.2 | 84 |
Medians computed by Idonis from annual accounts filed with the National Bank, all sizes combined. The same panel is the sector benchmark on every company page. Method
Largest companies: Manufacture of basic iron and steel and of ferro-alloys
Ranked by total assets in the latest filed accounts. This is a size criterion, not an assessment.
| # | Company | Total assets | Revenue | Equity | FTE | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arcelormittal Belgium 1000 Brussels | €4.55bn | €4.89bn | €1.66bn | 5,838.8 | 2025 |
| 2 | Aperam Stainless Belgium 3600 Genk | €2.13bn | €2.78bn | €527.3m | 2,081.9 | 2025 |
| 3 | NLMK la Louviere 7100 La Louvière | €451.6m | €238.3m | €51.0m | 601.7 | 2025 |
| 4 | INDUSTEEL Belgium 6030 Charleroi | €364.7m | €524.6m | €81.7m | 920.1 | 2025 |
| 5 | Harsco Belgium 6200 Châtelet | €187.3m | €20.0m | €183.7m | 138.3 | 2025 |
| 6 | NLMK Clabecq 1460 Ittre | €182.2m | €128.0m | €30.7m | 407.7 | 2025 |
| 7 | Arceo 4000 Liège | €144.1m | 0 € | €139.1m | — | 2025 |
| 8 | THY Marcinelle 6000 Charleroi | €127.6m | €405.7m | €26.4m | 417.7 | 2025 |
| 9 | Duferco Wallonie 7100 La Louvière | €105.1m | €15.1m | €25.4m | 44.6 | 2025 |
| 10 | Intersig 9200 Dendermonde | €69.9m | €134.3m | €35.9m | 160.2 | 2025 |
| 11 | Proferro 8900 Ypres | €61.0m | €103.1m | €49.3m | 515.9 | 2025 |
| 12 | ArcelorMittal ESP 2440 Geel | €59.0m | €114.2m | €17.1m | 129.7 | 2025 |
| 13 | Armasteel 9042 Ghent | €55.4m | €68.5m | €7.14m | 20.4 | 2025 |
| 14 | REX Panels & Profiles 7522 Tournai | €54.9m | €63.1m | −798,380 € | 95.8 | 2025 |
| 15 | ArcelorMittal Steel Service Centres Liège 4000 Liège | €51.6m | €105.4m | €8.83m | 97.8 | 2025 |
| 16 | Protec 3900 Pelt | €48.9m | €89.2m | €35.7m | 309.6 | 2025 |
| 17 | Hexcel Composites 4840 Welkenraedt | €37.2m | €36.3m | €27.6m | 49.4 | 2025 |
| 18 | Van Beveren 1400 Nivelles | €35.6m | €13.9m | €23.8m | 27.2 | 2025 |
| 19 | Fonciere Engis 4480 Engis | €35.3m | — | €7.25m | 3.5 | 2025 |
| 20 | Etablissements Viellevoye 4020 Liège | €28.0m | €10.0m | €9.57m | 38.9 | 2025 |
“—”: not published. Small companies (micro and abridged accounts) do not have to publish their revenue.
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Where are they based?
Municipalities with the most
- 4000 Liège (Glain, Rocourt)4
- 4040 Herstal4
- 9200 Dendermonde (Appels, Baasrode, Grembergen, …)4
- 1000 Brussels3
- 2340 Beerse (Vlimmeren)3
- 3600 Genk3
- 6001 Charleroi (Marcinelle)3
- 7100 La Louvière (Haine-Saint-Paul, Haine-Saint-Pierre, Saint-Vaast, …)3
- 1390 Grez-Doiceau (Archennes, Biez, Bossut-Gottechain, …)2
- 2960 Brecht (Sint-Job-In-'t-Goor, Sint-Lenaarts)2
- 3520 Zonhoven2
- 3900 Pelt (Overpelt)2
Related sectors
← The whole Manufacture of basic metals sector (NACE 24)
- 2420 Manufacture of tubes, pipes, hollow profiles and related fittings, of steel86
- 2442 Aluminium production44
- 2451 Casting of iron40
- 2441 Precious metals production15
- 2434 Cold drawing of wire14
- 2445 Other non-ferrous metal production14
- 2454 Casting of other non-ferrous metals13
- 2443 Lead, zinc and tin production12
- 2452 Casting of steel11
- 2453 Casting of light metals10
- 2433 Cold forming or folding10
Frequently asked questions
How many Manufacture of basic iron and steel and of ferro-alloys companies are there in Belgium?
143 Belgian companies whose main activity falls under NACE code 2410 (Manufacture of basic iron and steel and of ferro-alloys) have filed annual accounts with the National Bank.
What is the median solvency in Manufacture of basic iron and steel and of ferro-alloys?
For financial year 2024, median solvency (equity over total assets) is 41.0%. The middle half of companies lies between 22.6% and 66.2% (134 companies).
What is the largest company in Manufacture of basic iron and steel and of ferro-alloys?
By total assets, it is Arcelormittal Belgium (€4.55bn, financial year 2025).
Where are Manufacture of basic iron and steel and of ferro-alloys companies based?
The municipalities with the most: Liège (4), Herstal (4), Dendermonde (4).
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Open the full file →Active companies (legal entities) that have filed at least one set of annual accounts, based on the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises and the National Bank of Belgium. The sector is the main activity in the register; the municipality is that of the registered office. Data updated on 14 Nov 2026.