Czech origin seamless pipes are still attracting only limited buying activity in the export markets. Export prices of Czech seamless pipes have mostly stayed in the previous range, though dropping by a maximum of €10/mt ($11/mt) in some cases. Market insiders predict export quotations of Czech origin seamless pipes are unlikely to recover significantly before the end of the summer amid a seasonal slump in consumption in the major export outlets and tough competition in the international market.
Current export prices for 3"-4" Sch 40 seamless bare pipes (without varnish coating) of steel grade B made to ASTM A106 from ArcelorMittal Ostrava are at €840-850/mt ($949-961/mt), while 1" seamless pipes are at €960-970/mt ($1,085-1,096/mt) FCA.
Current export quotations for Czech 2"-6" Sch Std seamless pipes of steel grade B made to ASTM A106 are at around €870-880/mt ($983-994/mt) FCA, while 2"-6" Sch Std seamless pipes of steel grade B made to API 5L PSL2 are at €900-910/mt ($1,017-1,028/mt) FCA.
Export offers of seamless boiler tubes with diameter of 38 mm of steel grade P265GH made to EN 10216-2 are at €980-1,000/mt ($1,108-1,130/mt) FCA.
€1 = $1.13