Import plate demand sluggish in Turkey

Friday, 19 October 2012 16:43:56 (GMT+3)   |  
       

This week in the Turkish plate market, Ukrainian origin offers have decreased by $10-15/mt as compared to the previous price levels, while Macedonian producer Makstil's offers have not changed. Meanwhile, demand has remained on the weak side, while buyers have continued to conclude deals in line with their needs.
 
Currently, steel plate offers to Turkey given by Ukrainian steel producer Alchevsk Iron and Steel Works are standing at $560/mt CFR, while another Ukrainian mill Ilyich Iron & Steel Works is offering plate to Turkey at the base price level of $555-560/mt CFR. In addition, Macedonian mill Makstil's offers are still standing at $740/mt CFR. All the prices are for late November and early December output.

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