Flat steel demand sluggish in Egyptian domestic market

Monday, 23 July 2012 15:02:43 (GMT+3)   |  
Flat steel demand in the Egyptian domestic market has regressed to low levels in general with the start of Ramadan, while hot rolled coil (HRC) demand from Egyptian traders has continued as before. After Ramadan, demand in the country is expected to return to normal levels.
 
HRC prices in the Egyptian domestic market are standing at EGP 4,100/mt ($676/mt) ex-works, while Egyptian HRC offers to export markets for August rolling are at the base price range of $640-660/mt FOB. In the meantime, Ukrainian HRC offers to Egypt are standing at $575/mt CFR.
 
$1 = EGP 6.07

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