Olga Shyfrina
I have 11 years of experience in steel market journalism, 4 of them at SteelOrbis, where I work as a writer and editor. I cover global flat steel markets, mainly hot rolled coil, as well as cold rolled and galvanized products. I am responsible for the regular market reports on China, India, Vietnam, Japan, Pakistan and Europe, tracking prices, trade flows and the factors that drive them. I hold a Master’s degree in English Philology and Translation from Alfred Nobel University in Dnipro, Ukraine.
09 Oct
Global View on HRC: Mixed price trends prevail as buyers remain hesitant
09 Oct
Ex-Japan HRC prices edge up in Sept, export demand uneven amid supply concerns
08 Oct
EU HRC prices remain stable, import buyers still cautious
08 Oct
China returns from holiday on pessimistic note, HRC export offers slip
07 Oct
Pakistan's import scrap market still subdued amid weak demand, tax uncertainty
17 Jun
Pakistani market sees some rises for low-priced Chinese HRC, stronger pressure on other HRC origins
29 May
Vietnamese HRC importers agree to sporadic buying only after discounts
29 May
EU HRC market shows modest domestic demand, while import trade is thin amid quota uncertainty
22 May
Global View on HRC: Demand concerns weigh on markets from Asia to Europe
22 May
EU CRC, HDG prices largely stable domestically, imports under pressure amid trade restrictions
21 May
EU HRC prices remain range-bound, buyers assess impact of tighter import measures
21 May
Vietnam’s import HRC prices under pressure amid lower offers, weak demand
15 May
Global View on HRC: China’s export optimism clashes with slack demand internationally
15 May
Vietnam’s import HRC prices fall further amid competitive Indian and Indonesian deals
15 May
Bangladesh’s import scrap market muted as mills retreat after April bookings
14 May
EU HRC prices soften further despite mills’ attempts to support July offers
11 May
Ex-India HRC booked in Vietnam at competitive levels
08 May
Global View on HRC: Prices edge up in Asia as China returns, trade subdued globally
08 May
Ex-Japan HRC prices rise in April, trade slows amid market closures, strong competition
07 May
Bangladesh’s import scrap market remains weak amid slow buying, monsoon disruptions
07 May
EU HRC prices under mild pressure as market awaits quota clarity
06 May
Pakistan’s import scrap prices move up, but buying remains cautious
04 May
Vietnam’s Hoa Phat hikes local HRC prices by $50/mt after import price hikes
30 Apr
Mixed trend in Bangladesh’s import scrap market amid higher offers, discounted deal prices
30 Apr
Global View on HRC: Firm sentiment persists, but demand still weak across regions
30 Apr
EU CRC and HDG prices stable amid weak demand, limited import activity
30 Apr
Stable EU HRC prices mask weak demand and limited import deals
29 Apr
Vietnam’s import HRC prices firm up amid supply constraints, trading activity still muted
24 Apr
Global View on HRC: Upward pressure builds, but buyers continue to resist
24 Apr
Vietnam’s import HRC prices strengthen despite sluggish trading
24 Apr
European CRC and HDG prices soften after sustained uptrend
23 Apr
Bangladesh’s import scrap prices show mixed trend as deep-sea bookings rise, container trade slows
23 Apr
EU HRC prices stable with limited upside amid ample stocks, subdued imports
21 Apr
Ex-China HRC prices rise amid better sentiments, but buyers push for discounts
17 Apr
Global View on HRC: Prices range from stable to up slightly depending on region
17 Apr
EU HRC imports struggle amid trade measures, yet new deals signal market movement
17 Apr
Vietnam’s import HRC prices rise amid tighter supply
16 Apr
Bangladesh’s import scrap prices rise further despite quiet market activity
16 Apr
EU HRC prices stable, wide disconnect between mills’ targets and workable levels
15 Apr
Import HRC prices in Pakistan move sideways, buyers continue to push for further discounts
14 Apr
Ex-China HRC prices rise slightly, trade shifts to alternative markets amid weak overall conditions
10 Apr
EU CRC and HDG prices rise on firmer domestic offers, imports remain scarce
10 Apr
Global View on HRC: Prices stable in most regions as weak demand keeps trade subdued
10 Apr
Vietnam’s import HRC prices stable amid cautious demand
09 Apr
Import scrap prices in Bangladesh largely stable amid cautious buying
09 Apr
HRC prices mainly stable across EU but mills seek higher prices for July delivery
03 Apr
Global View on HRC: Stable market with diverging regional momentum
03 Apr
Vietnam’s Formosa hikes HRC prices sharply amid firmer local prices, import dynamics
02 Apr
EU HRC prices stable with firm sentiment, trading slows over holidays
01 Apr
Vietnamese HDG export activity gains momentum amid strong Brazilian demand
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