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.
11 Jun
Romanian longs spot prices stable, but softer sentiment still persists
11 Jun
Turkish flats spot market softens amid weak demand and mills’ lower prices
10 Jun
S. Arabian longs market sees mixed trends amid higher costs, softer retail prices
10 Jun
Free Timeline for S. Arabia’s NEOM project extended beyond 2030 amid revisions, budget pressures
09 Jun
GCC HRC market sees increased activity as suppliers become more competitive
05 Jun
Stable HRS prices in Romanian flats spot market, higher CRS prices, amid slow demand
05 Jun
Turkish hollow section prices stable, though discounts remain available
04 Jun
Bulgarian rebar prices soften amid financial uncertainty, wire rod remains resilient
04 Jun
Romanian longs spot prices ease as slow trade prompts market correction
04 Jun
Turkish flats spot market stable despite subdued post-holiday demand
03 Jun
UAE retail rebar market moves higher in June as Emsteel hikes prices, demand slows
03 Jun
GCC HRC market faces widening gap between positions of buyers and suppliers
01 Jun
Saudi longs market enters June with stable prices as Hadeed rolls over offer
21 May
Emsteel lifts June rebar prices while UAE market maintains balanced trend
14 May
Romanian flats prices weaken sharply amid sluggish demand, high inventories
14 May
Romanian longs prices rise further, market doubtful of sustainability of uptrend
13 May
Turkish flats spot market remains steady as weaker demand offsets firm cost support
13 May
Hadeed raises May longs offers further amid stable local longs and raw material prices
12 May
Free Liberty Galati's restructuring process clouded by new Liberty Ostrava-related complications
12 May
GCC HRC market sees rising Asian offers, with some Indian deals circulating
08 May
Romanian flats market quiet as pricing holds steady and buyers remain selective
08 May
Free Liberty Galati proceeds with revised €444 million sale plan amid financing concerns
08 May
Turkish hollow section prices rise on back of stronger local cost support
07 May
Romanian longs prices stable, upward sentiment persists despite limited demand
07 May
Turkish flats spot prices pause upward trend amid slow trading
07 May
S. Arabian longs market rises further after Hadeed’s revision, interest seen in wire rod imports
06 May
GCC HRC market sees higher offers after China’s return, activity still limited
30 Apr
Hadeed extends price rally into May as longs market remains on upward track
30 Apr
Romanian flats spot prices stable, with steady demand, though discounts continue to shape the market
30 Apr
Romanian longs spot prices move up amid rising costs and steady demand
30 Apr
Global View on HRC: Firm sentiment persists, but demand still weak across regions
30 Apr
Turkish flats spot prices edge up further as demand remains supportive
29 Apr
UAE retail rebar market holds firm for May amid stable pricing and active Omani sales
29 Apr
Free UAE to leave OPEC, market eyes potential impact on energy costs
29 Apr
GCC HRC market largely stable as cautious demand and limited activity persist
24 Apr
Romanian longs spot prices pause after gains, with firm demand and higher costs pointing to further increases
24 Apr
Romanian flats spot prices up, though discounts persist, Liberty Galati sale efforts continue
23 Apr
S. Arabia’s Hadeed raises its long steel prices for the fourth time in April amid cost pressure
22 Apr
Turkish flats spot prices up slightly as demand improves and supply tightens
22 Apr
GCC HRC market shows selective activity despite ongoing route restrictions
21 Apr
Emsteel cautiously rolls over May rebar prices despite regional cost pressures
17 Apr
Romanian flats spot prices stable amid limited demand, focus on Liberty Galati restart efforts
17 Apr
Turkish hollow section prices unchanged, supported by stable HRC and scrap levels
16 Apr
Romanian longs prices supported by tighter supply and higher costs, demand remains moderate
16 Apr
Turkish flats spot market sees correction as demand fails to support prices
16 Apr
S. Arabia’s Hadeed hikes longs prices for third time in April, retail and other mills follow
15 Apr
Weak activity in GCC HRC market as Strait of Hormuz still shut, Saudi deals emerge
10 Apr
Liberty Galati seeks financial investor to restart production, Romania's flat spot prices remain stable
10 Apr
Free ArcelorMittal Hunedoara sale to UMB Steel approved by Romanian Competition Council
09 Apr
Romanian longs prices stable ahead of holiday, demand at moderate levels
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