Ayça Özbay
I graduated from the Faculty of Business Administration at Istanbul University and have been part of SteelOrbis since 2014. After six years in the Content Team, I joined the Market Intelligence department, where I now serve as Head of Ferrous Scrap Market Intelligence. In my role, I lead our global ferrous scrap market intelligence activities, overseeing price assessments, market analysis, and forecasting while working closely with industry participants across international markets. My focus is on tracking global ferrous scrap trade flows, pricing dynamics, and supply-demand fundamentals, providing data-driven insights that help market participants navigate an increasingly complex steel industry.
Turkish mills’ domestic scrap purchase prices remain stable
Positive mood in Vietnam’s import scrap market amid anticipated demand
Taiwanese buyers reluctant to accept higher import scrap prices
Bearish sentiments prevail in Turkey’s import scrap market
Tokyo Steel hikes its local scrap purchase prices
Turkey’s import scrap prices soften slightly
Japan’s Kanto scrap export tender price indicates $7/mt increase
Turkey’s import scrap prices still stable for now, but downward pressure mounts
Global View on Scrap: Turkey achieves stable prices, offer prices increase in Asia
Vietnam’s import scrap market moves up as anticipated
Scrap suppliers to Taiwan increase their prices
Turkey’s import scrap market remains stable in new ex-Baltic and ex-US deals
Turkish mills hike their local scrap purchase prices by $3-8/mt
Global View on Scrap: Silence in Turkish market, Asia set to recover
Tokyo Steel cuts scrap purchase prices at two plants
Vietnam’s import scrap market under upward pressure
Taiwan’s import scrap prices increase sharply
February US ferrous scrap seen $20-40/gt up as snow, ice and cold disrupt operations
Global View on Scrap: Stability observed in both Turkish and Asian markets
Turkey’s local scrap prices rise further
Vietnamese buyers exert pressure on scrap offers
Uptrend of Taiwanese scrap market continues
Ex-US scrap price trend for Turkey still stable despite low-priced ex-West Coast deal
Turkey’s import scrap market starts to move sideways
Global View on Scrap: Prices increase for Turkey, Asia sees firm trend
Taiwan’s import scrap prices move up further
Vietnam’s import scrap market remains firm
Turkey’s ex-US scrap prices exceed psychological threshold of $375/mt CFR
Turkey’s import scrap market continues its slow upward movement
Free Ex-US scrap price to Turkey increases to $373/mt CFR
Tokyo Steel seeks to balance local scrap purchase prices
Japan’s Kanto scrap export tender closes with a price increase
Global View on Scrap: Turkish and Asian markets make a strong start to 2026
Turkey’s import scrap deals gain momentum amid expected price rises
Local scrap prices in Turkey increase in line with international trend
Vietnamese scrap market makes a stable start to 2026
Turkish ship scrap market moves up to $360-365/mt
Taiwan’s import scrap market moves up as year begins
Turkey’s import scrap market gives signs of firm trend
Tokyo Steel cuts local scrap purchase price in Kansai region
SteelOrbis year-end review: Turkey’s import scrap prices fall to lowest levels since 2021
Tokyo Steel suspends local scrap procurement in Takamatsu plant
Turkey’s import scrap market remains firm, further upward movement possible
Taiwan’s scrap market remains stable with Japanese suppliers returning
Ex-US scrap deal in Turkey causes confusion, deep sea prices still relatively stable
Global View on Scrap: Turkey loses momentum, Asia’s appetite remains limited
Turkish domestic scrap market remains stable
No change in Vietnam’s import scrap market ahead of holidays
Taiwanese buyers show little interest in scrap, prices remain stable
Turkey’s import scrap prices remain stable with sporadic deals
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