Anastasia Kononenko
I hold a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Economics from Oles Honchar National University in Ukraine. I have 15 years of experience in the steel media industry, including the past seven years at SteelOrbis, where I lead the Market Intelligence team responsible for coordinating coverage of Asian steel and raw material markets. My areas of expertise also include global markets for billet, slabs, pig iron and HBI, with a focus on market analysis and industry trends.
Ex-CIS billet prices down, sales concluded to Africa
Taiwan’s scrap imports from Japan rise by 45 percent in 2019
Iron ore futures price in Singapore down 8.8%, coronavirus increases demand concerns
Construction steel demand in Thailand impacted by budget delay
China halts approval of new steel capacity replacement projects
South Korea active in import scrap purchases, ex-US prices down in deal
Tokyo Steel cuts scrap purchase prices further due to bearish sentiment
China extends holidays until Monday due to coronavirus
JSW to commission extra 5 million mt HRC capacity 3-6 months later
Trading of ex-Iran billet to improve in Asia in first half of February
NS BlueScope becomes largest coated steel producer in ASEAN after launch of third line in Thailand
Tokyo Steel cuts scrap purchase prices for first time this month
Bangladesh resumes import scrap purchases after price fall, further drop awaited
HRC prices in Vietnam stabilize, but outlook cloudy
Free Iron ore prices decline on last working day before holiday
Ex-CIS billet prices drop below $400/mt FOB
Mood in Southeast Asian billet market more pessimistic after scrap price fall
Ex-US scrap down in Asian market, ex-Japan price relatively stable
Free MMK’s steel exports down 47% in 2019 amid better local demand, maintenance
Daily iron ore prices CFR China - January 22, 2020
Demand for slabs in Asia slows due to gap between offers and bids
Daily iron ore prices CFR China - January 21, 2020
Shagang Group holds local longs prices stable for late January
Iron ore prices relatively stable, demand still observed
Ex-Japan scrap prices decrease in Kansai Tetsugen tender
Tokyo Steel freezes prices for February, outlook still positive
HRC prices rise further in European market
CIS-based mills avoid cuts in billet export deal prices, despite bearish mood
Iron ore rebounds again, higher grade fines in demand
Deals for imported HRC limited in Vietnam, made with discounts
Billet trading in Southeast Asia improves, suppliers refuse to lower prices
Taiwanese buyers achieve another cut in import scrap prices
Iron ore price down slightly but still at high level ahead of holidays
Ex-Japan scrap sold at lower prices in South Korea and Vietnam
Iron ore up sharply due to cyclone Claudia, lower port stocks in China
Uptrend in HRC market in Vietnam loses steam
Slab prices up again in Asia amid higher flat steel realizations
Free Moody’s: POSCO’s EBIDTA to fall amid weaker demand from carmakers
Indonesia plans to cut gas prices for industry in March
Daily iron ore prices CFR China - January 13, 2020
New US sanctions impact Iran’s semis trading in Asia, but only temporarily
South Korean mill buys Russian scrap at below $300/mt CFR
Japan’s Kanto Tetsugen scrap tender closes upwards despite earlier drop in Vietnam
Ex-China, ex-Japan HRC in demand in Vietnam
CIS-based mills push for higher HRC export prices
Daily iron ore prices CFR China - January 10, 2020
Ex-US scrap prices in Taiwan visibly down due to lower demand expected in January
Ex-CIS billet prices move down due to low bids and uncertainty in scrap
Asian rebar prices rise amid higher offer and deal prices
Vietnam’s Formosa Ha Tinh raises wire rod prices further
Disclaimer: Although the data in this publication have been taken from reliable sources, their integrity, accuracy and stability/constancy cannot be guaranteed. The data in this publication are not comprised of data gathered from transactions carried within the SteelOrbis system. Reports shall in no way be taken as a proposal for selling and buying. SteelOrbis assumes no responsibility from losses caused by using these data in commercial transactions. Please contact the Customer Relations Department for further questions.