Steelmaking Analyses

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Ex-China stainless steel prices edge down

Chinese HRC exporters maintain high prices despite worse mood in futures and local markets

Indian HRC exporters nudge up offers despite lack of deals

Turkey’s coated and CR prices rise further on back of better mood, stronger HRC and scrap

Local Indian CRC prices make marginal gains amid cautious trade activity

Ex-China steel plate prices rise further despite local market declines

Shagang Group holds local HRC prices stable for December

Global slab prices strong and may rise further, Asian suppliers most active  

Turkish domestic flats prices rise significantly

Chinese domestic PPGI prices move sideways

HRC prices remain strong in EU amid improved restocking, more hikes expected before 2024

Turkey’s flats spot prices rise further as market remains solid

Romania’s flat steel prices stable ahead of holiday season

Local Chinese stainless steel prices soften slightly

Indian mills secure interim price hikes in long-term CRC supply contracts with auto companies

Emirati buyers favor ex-China HRC, mixed sentiments on import offers

Excitement over ex-China HRC prices starts to die down amid futures slump

India HRC sellers raise prices slightly to Europe but deals restricted to smaller tonnages and with discounts

Ex-China stainless steel prices move sideways

Local Indian CRC prices slip as industrial users extend pause in restocking

Ex-China steel plate prices up slightly amid local price rises

Local Indian HRC trade prices edge up but market still lacks confidence

Free Global View on HRC: Uptrend and optimistic outlook continues despite restrained trade

Flats spot prices in Romania fall, mill keeps prices stable but plans hikes

Chinese domestic PPGI prices edge up slightly

Ex-India HDG prices mainly stable, more sales reported in EU

Slab offers rise sharply in Turkey, leaving only a few origins in focus

HRC prices still strong in Turkey despite limited buying

Ex-China CRC prices see further rises amid futures hikes

Indian mills keep HRC export prices at high levels, main focus still on Europe

Chinese HRC exporters still bullish amid futures gains, stronger currency

Ex-China stainless steel prices move down further

Local Indian HRC trade prices rise, scarce trade causes short-term uncertainty

Local Indian CRC prices stable amid slow trade, but outlook still positive

Free Global View on HRC: Optimism on prices still gaining momentum in most regions, more trade reported in EU

CRC and HDG suppliers in Europe target further rise, but trade still slow amid weak demand

Import HRC prices to Pakistan rise further, trade remains limited

Chinese domestic PPGI prices edge up slightly

Mills’ HRC prices in Europe relatively stable, but bullishness persists both locally and for imports

Ex-China CRC prices keep rising amid better mood locally, futures hikes

Local Chinese stainless steel prices move on a soft trend

Coated and CR prices rise in Turkey amid better local demand, steadier HRC

Formosa’s new local HRC prices trend up amid better mood but exceed Chinese offers

Ex-China HRC prices remain relatively stable despite higher futures

Indian mills resume HRC exports with new bookings in Europe

Ex-China stainless steel prices move down

Pakistani mills hike CRC and HDG prices amid weaker currency, higher imports

Local Indian CRC prices slip during holiday lull but outlook still positive

Ex-China steel plate prices move sideways

Local Indian HRC trade price moves up amid scarce trade activity


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