US DOC increases Q4 2010 reference prices for HR products from Russia

Wednesday, 01 September 2010 14:15:33 (GMT+2)

The US Department of Commerce (DOC) has released its fourth quarter 2010 reference prices for hot rolled steel products imported from Russia under the scope of the suspension agreement between the two sides. The prices are valid for the period October 1 through December 31, 2010.

The fourth quarter 2010 reference price for commercial and structural quality steel products (A36; A1011-CS; A1011-SS-Grades 30, 33, 36, 40; A1018-SS-Grades 30, 33, 30, 40; and API 5L Grades A and B) is $403.95/mt. The third quarter 2010 reference price was $353.19/mt.
 
The fourth quarter 2010 reference price for HSLA and HSLA-F quality steel grades (A752; A1011-HSLAS; A1018-HSLAS; A1011-HSLAS-F; A1018-HSLAS-F; API 5L Grades X42, X46, X52, X56, X60; and API 5CT Grades J55 and K55) is $433.51/mt. The third quarter 2010 reference price for these products was $387.78/mt.

The fourth quarter 2010 reference price for high grade coils and sheets for pipes and casings (API 5L Grades X65, X70, X80) is $515.65/mt. The third quarter 2010 reference price for these products was $450.85/mt.

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