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.
09 Apr
Turkish flats spot prices stable, some signs of softening as demand still weak
09 Apr
S. Arabia’s Hadeed implements second April price hike amid rising costs
08 Apr
GCC HRC market activity almost at standstill, Chinese offers continue to surface
08 Apr
S. Arabian retail rebar prices increase in April amid higher Hadeed prices, rising costs
03 Apr
Romanian flats prices stable despite rising import offers, Liberty Galati prepares comeback
03 Apr
Turkish hollow section prices rise further as HRC and scrap remain key drivers
02 Apr
Turkish flats spot prices up sharply on back of HRC and scrap, demand lags behind
02 Apr
Romanian rebar market firms up amid higher import offers, cost pressure, better activity
02 Apr
UAE retail rebar prices move up in April amid cost pressures, demand still slow
01 Apr
GCC HRC market under pressure as trade route disruptions persist, limited offers reappear
01 Apr
Free Romania’s Liberty Galati prepares restart after failed sale, backed by state support
31 Mar
S. Arabia’s Hadeed hikes April longs prices amid rising costs, stable demand despite GCC tensions
27 Mar
Romanian flats prices stable, but discounts continue as demand still under pressure
26 Mar
Romanian longs spot prices increase amid rising costs, firm import offers, low stocks
26 Mar
Turkish flats spot prices stable as weak demand and rising stocks weigh on market
25 Mar
GCC HRC market remains under pressure amid disruptions, alternative routes begin to emergec
23 Mar
Emsteel holds April rebar prices amid Ramadan slowdown and regional uncertainty
19 Mar
Romanian longs prices stable as higher offers tested, import prices support upward bias
19 Mar
Romanian flats prices stable as demand remains weak, uncertainty persists for Liberty
18 Mar
Turkish hollow section prices climb further amid firm HRC as market eyes post-holiday demand
18 Mar
Turkish flats spot prices rise further ahead of holiday despite slow demand
17 Mar
Free GCC steel trade faces mounting uncertainty as Hormuz disruption reshapes trade flows and logistics
13 Mar
Turkish hollow section prices rise further amid firm HRC, improving demand
13 Mar
Romanian flats spot prices increase under influence of EU mills and rising costs
13 Mar
Free Liberty Galati sale process remains in limbo after unsuccessful auction attempt
12 Mar
Romanian longs market stable as traders test higher prices, market awaits mills’ offers
12 Mar
Turkish flats spot prices move up on back of higher costs
11 Mar
Free UAE and Japan sign CEPA agreement to boost trade and investment ties
11 Mar
GCC’s HRC market falls silent, no fresh offers amid logistics and freight uncertainty
11 Mar
Retail rebar prices in S. Arabia rise amid solid local demand, ongoing exports to UAE
06 Mar
Turkish hollow section prices increase amid strong HRC support despite limited demand
06 Mar
Romanian flats spot prices remain stable, discounts narrow amid rising EU prices
05 Mar
Romanian longs spot prices supported by higher import offers despite sole mill’s price cut
05 Mar
Turkish flat steel spot prices rise as firm HRC stance outweighs cautious demand
04 Mar
UAE retail rebar prices extend upward trend in March amid strong demand
03 Mar
HRC trade slows in GCC amid Strait of Hormuz disruption and shipment uncertainties
02 Mar
Saudi Hadeed raises March rebar prices amid strong demand, wire rod price stable
27 Feb
Romanian flats spot prices stable as rising European trend revives buyer interest
27 Feb
Free AGSI strengthens low-carbon steel position with Emirates NBD funding
26 Feb
Romanian longs prices stable, pressure from weak demand amid financial factors
26 Feb
Turkish flats spot prices firm amid support from HRC and scrap prices, despite low demand
26 Feb
Free Romania’s Liberty Galati inks renewable energy deal with Electrica amid ownership uncertainty
25 Feb
GCC’s HRC buying remains selective as buyers push back against higher prices
24 Feb
UAE-based Emsteel raises domestic rebar prices for March production
20 Feb
Turkish hollow section market balanced between firm costs and slow sales
20 Feb
Romanian flats spot prices rise amid ArcelorMittal’s hike and higher imports, demand still weak
19 Feb
Romanian longs prices stable amid slow demand, high stocks and severe weather
19 Feb
Turkish flats spot prices stable amid firm HRC levels, but weak demand exerts pressure
19 Feb
Free BILDCO unit signs agreement with CIEC to upgrade Abu Dhabi rebar plant
18 Feb
Free UAE developer Azizi plans greenfield rebar rolling mill in KEZAD industrial zone
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.