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.
01 Apr
Pakistan’s import scrap prices rise further despite weak demand
01 Apr
Vietnam’s Hoa Phat hikes local HRC prices by over $30/mt amid higher import offers
27 Mar
Bangladesh’s import scrap prices rise further amid freight pressure, holiday slowdown limits trading
27 Mar
Global View on HRC: Prices firm across regions but market activity still constrained
27 Mar
EU CRC and HDG prices rise further amid tight supply, weak import activity
26 Mar
EU HRC prices rise further as imports remain muted
25 Mar
Import scrap prices in Pakistan remain firm despite weak post-Eid activity
25 Mar
Import HRC prices in Pakistan rise further despite muted buying
25 Mar
Ex-Japan HRC prices gain momentum in late March, export options fade
24 Mar
Ex-China HRC offers up from mills, traders’ offers stable with sizeable volumes sold to Turkey
23 Mar
Vietnam’s import HRC prices up sharply, but buyers on sidelines so far
20 Mar
Global View on HRC: Prices firm on rising costs and geopolitical risks, demand remains subdued
18 Mar
Pakistan’s import scrap prices rise further, but activity slows ahead of Eid
18 Mar
EU HRC price outlook strengthens as import availability remains tight
18 Mar
Vietnam’s HRC imports stall as higher offers fail to trigger buying
18 Mar
Pakistan’s HRC import prices edge up, but buying interest fades ahead of Eid
13 Mar
Global View on HRC: Freight uncertainty and Middle East war curb trading despite firmer prices
12 Mar
Import scrap prices rise sharply in Bangladesh amid freight-driven pressure
12 Mar
European HRC prices edge higher, but weak demand and near-dead imports curb activity
11 Mar
Pakistan’s import scrap prices rise in fresh ex-EU scrap bookings
10 Mar
Free Chinese HRC exporters face growing disruptions as war halts Gulf trade
09 Mar
Vietnam’s Formosa raises its local HRC offers slightly, demand still soft
06 Mar
Global View on HRC: Prices stable but trade uneven as logistics and war risks disrupt markets
06 Mar
European CRC and HDG prices rise further as import activity remains subdued
05 Mar
European HRC prices rise further amid restocking, geopolitical risks add cost pressure
05 Mar
Import scrap prices in Pakistan edge higher, trade stalls due to war in Middle East
03 Mar
Vietnam’s Hoa Phat keeps local HRC prices stable amid weak demand, stable import offers
27 Feb
Global View on HRC: Firm export prices clash with muted end-user demand
27 Feb
Vietnam’s HRC imports stay quiet post-Tet, prices stable to slightly lower amid thin trading
26 Feb
Import HRC prices in Pakistan edge up slightly, buyer sentiment remains weak
26 Feb
Ex-Japan HRC prices stable to slightly higher in February, global trade remains slow
26 Feb
EU HRC mills keep targeting higher offers for May delivery, import conditions remain complex
26 Feb
Pakistan’s import scrap prices fall further amid sluggish demand, liquidity constraints
20 Feb
Global View on HRC: EU and Turkish mills remain bullish, Asian holidays weigh on trade
20 Feb
EU CRC and HDG prices trend higher as mills target hikes and import flows tighten
19 Feb
EU HRC prices mainly stable, but ArcelorMittal’s sharp hike reinforces mills’ pricing stance
19 Feb
Containerized scrap prices up slightly in Bangladesh, bulk segment trading subdued
19 Feb
Pakistan’s import scrap prices ease as buyers resist higher offers amid weak demand
17 Feb
ArcelorMittal-led HRC price push emerges in EU, buyers question real demand strength
13 Feb
Global View on HRC: Limited trading and mixed signals shape global coil markets
13 Feb
Vietnam’s HRC import activity stalls amid holiday slowdown, cautious mood
13 Feb
Pakistan’s import scrap prices see slight correction amid weak finished steel sales
12 Feb
EU HRC prices hold firm amid tighter import availability despite slow trade
10 Feb
Ex-China HRC prices soften as holiday season approaches
06 Feb
Global View on HRC: Selective supply tightness supports prices despite soft demand
06 Feb
European CRC and HDG prices edge higher amid tight supply despite weak demand
05 Feb
Local EU HRC market mostly stable, ex-Turkey import volumes attract attention
05 Feb
Pre-Ramadan restocking lifts Pakistan’s import scrap prices despite selective buying
04 Feb
Vietnam’s Formosa joins Hoa Phat in raising local HRC prices
03 Feb
Ex-China HRC export prices stable, low local demand and weaker futures weigh on mood
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