Hilal Holoğlu
With over four years of experience in the steel industry and an academic background in Politics and Economics from the University of Milan, I work as a Market Analyst at SteelOrbis. I mainly cover flat and long steel products, with a focus on Turkey, Eastern Europe and the Middle East. My work involves analyzing price movements, market sentiment and supply-demand developments across these regions.
23 Sep
GCC HRC buyers keep import options open amid shifting market conditions
21 Sep
UAE's Emsteel rolls over rebar prices for third month as post-summer recovery remains gradual
18 Sep
Romanian longs market remains quiet as Beltrame benefits from higher import levels
18 Sep
Romanian flats prices stable as higher offers meet resistance
18 Sep
Bulgarian longs market firmer amid improved demand, tighter billet availability
16 Sep
Turkish flats spot market remains firm amid narrowing gap with mills' prices
16 Sep
GCC HRC buyers remain selective but continue to seek workable Asian deals
11 Sep
Romanian flats market loses recent momentum as buying activity slows again
11 Sep
Bulgarian longs prices still stable as demand recovery fails to materialize
11 Sep
Romanian longs prices fall as weak demand leads to failed increase attempts
10 Sep
Turkish hollow section prices rise sharply as scrap and HRC gains drive fresh increases
10 Sep
Turkish HRS and CRS spot prices rise further amid firmer upstream market
09 Sep
GCC HRC market faces tougher, costlier import conditions as regional tensions persist
09 Sep
Saudi rebar retail prices rise in Sept amid tight scrap and billet availability
03 Sep
Bulgarian longs prices find some stability but September starts on a quiet note
03 Sep
Romanian rebar prices edge up, but weak demand raises sustainability concerns
03 Sep
Turkish HRS and CRS spot prices move up, but weak demand limits market acceptance
02 Sep
Free Romania's UMB Steel closer to restarting Otelu Rosu with 700,000 mt longs capacity
01 Sep
GCC HRC market turns quieter as Asian offers rise and shipment uncertainty limits fresh business
31 Aug
Hadeed raises wire rod and rebar coil prices for September, keeps rebar unchanged
28 Aug
UAE retail rebar prices show limited movement as seasonal slowdown persists
28 Aug
Romanian flats market sees firmer tone as buying interest slowly returns
28 Aug
Turkish hollow section prices edge higher as major producer strengthens market tone
27 Aug
Bulgarian longs prices decline further as weak demand keeps market under pressure
27 Aug
Romanian longs market holds steady as lower stocks lend some support to sellers
27 Aug
Turkish HRS and CRS spot prices remain stable as demand weakness offsets firmer market sentiment
26 Aug
Free Romania approves new railway investment plan with potential support for steel demand
26 Aug
Free S. Arabia's Al Yamamah secures new funds to support billet production plans
25 Aug
Fresh Indian HRC deal in UAE highlights GCC buying interest despite logistics pressure
24 Aug
UAE's Emsteel keeps September rebar prices stable for second month in a row
21 Aug
Free UAE imposes trade and financial embargo on Iran, deepening existing pressure on regional steel trade
21 Aug
Turkish hollow section prices stable after recent drop, slow trade and weak buying persist
21 Aug
Downtrend stalls in Romanian flats market, workable levels remain negotiable
20 Aug
Bulgarian longs prices soften amid weak demand as discounts fade
20 Aug
Romanian longs prices stable, weak demand keeps discounts in place
20 Aug
Turkish HRS spot prices rebound slightly despite ongoing demand weakness
19 Aug
GCC HRC market remains cautious as regional shipping risks persist
14 Aug
Romanian flats prices fall further amid weak demand and lower offers
13 Aug
Bulgarian longs prices resist downside pressure amid almost stagnant trade
13 Aug
Romanian longs prices slip further as August inactivity weighs on traders
13 Aug
Turkish flat steel spot prices stabilize after decline, weak outlook persists
12 Aug
GCC HRC buying interest struggles to turn into bookings amid logistical pressure
07 Aug
Turkish hollow section prices soften again as big producers push market down
07 Aug
Romanian flats market weakens further amid summer lull, Liberty Galati sale still in focus
06 Aug
Romanian longs prices give way as demand continues to fade in August
06 Aug
Bulgarian longs prices remain stable despite increasingly quiet market
06 Aug
Turkey's flat steel spot prices fall as weak demand deepens bleak outlook
05 Aug
Saudi longs market softens in August as slow demand pushes rebar retail prices lower
05 Aug
GCC's import HRC trade freezes as logistics problems offset lower FOB offers
04 Aug
Free Saudi Arabia sets five-year AD duties on Indian cast iron pipes and hollow tubes
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