Middle East Flats and Slab Price Analyses

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23 Sep

GCC HRC buyers keep import options open amid shifting market conditions

16 Sep

GCC HRC buyers remain selective but continue to seek workable Asian deals

09 Sep

GCC HRC market faces tougher, costlier import conditions as regional tensions persist

01 Sep

GCC HRC market turns quieter as Asian offers rise and shipment uncertainty limits fresh business

25 Aug

Fresh Indian HRC deal in UAE highlights GCC buying interest despite logistics pressure

19 Aug

GCC HRC market remains cautious as regional shipping risks persist

12 Aug

GCC HRC buying interest struggles to turn into bookings amid logistical pressure

05 Aug

GCC's import HRC trade freezes as logistics problems offset lower FOB offers

29 Jul

GCC's import HRC market remains stalled as rising freight pushes CFR prices higher

22 Jul

GCC import HRC market remains quiet amid widening regional logistics uncertainty

14 Jul

GCC’s import HRC market sees softer lower-end offers, but buying still limited

07 Jul

GCC import HRC trade subdued despite flexible Asian offers, buyers await clearer direction

01 Jul

GCC’s import HRC market sees lower workable levels amid mixed offer indications

24 Jun

GCC’s import HRC market gains momentum as lower prices attract buyers

17 Jun

GCC HRC market remains stable as buyers monitor developments and target competitive prices

09 Jun

GCC HRC market sees increased activity as suppliers become more competitive

03 Jun

GCC HRC market faces widening gap between positions of buyers and suppliers

12 May

GCC HRC market sees rising Asian offers, with some Indian deals circulating

06 May

GCC HRC market sees higher offers after China’s return, activity still limited

29 Apr

GCC HRC market largely stable as cautious demand and limited activity persist

22 Apr

GCC HRC market shows selective activity despite ongoing route restrictions

15 Apr

Weak activity in GCC HRC market as Strait of Hormuz still shut, Saudi deals emerge

08 Apr

GCC HRC market activity almost at standstill, Chinese offers continue to surface

01 Apr

GCC HRC market under pressure as trade route disruptions persist, limited offers reappear

25 Mar

GCC HRC market remains under pressure amid disruptions, alternative routes begin to emergec

11 Mar

GCC’s HRC market falls silent, no fresh offers amid logistics and freight uncertainty

03 Mar

HRC trade slows in GCC amid Strait of Hormuz disruption and shipment uncertainties

25 Feb

GCC’s HRC buying remains selective as buyers push back against higher prices

18 Feb

GCC’s HRC import demand weakens as China’s holiday limits offers and Ramadan slows regional activity

11 Feb

GCC HRC buying slows amid increased caution due to mixed import price trends

04 Feb

GCC’s HRC import demand picks up, but buyers push back against higher offers

28 Jan

HRC import activity loses momentum in GCC as offer prices firm up

21 Jan

GCC buyers continue to favor ex-India HRC, stable offers weigh on import momentum

14 Jan

UAE HRC market sees selective buying as firm pricing outweighs demand

06 Jan

UAE continues HRC restocking, but less urgency amid reduced price disparity

23 Dec

GCC buyers favor ex-Indian HRC amid caution towards Chinese material due to export licenses

17 Dec

UAE HRC import interest continues at discounted levels despite upticks in Chinese offers

10 Dec

UAE’s HRC imports slow as buyers still cautious, suppliers cut offers further

03 Dec

Emirati HRC buyers silent due to holiday, ex-China offers rise slightly

26 Nov

UAE’s HRC buying slows due to sufficient stock levels, offers relatively stable

19 Nov

UAE buyers remain on hold after recent HRC purchases, caution toward China persists amid logistics issues

11 Nov

Emirati buyers shift toward Indian HRC as reliability concerns emerge with Chinese suppliers

04 Nov

GCC buyers remain active in HRC imports but accept lower levels while resisting higher prices

29 Oct

Emirati buyers resist higher HRC prices as upward trend emerges in ex-China offers

21 Oct

UAE buyers maintain interest in HRC imports as Chinese prices fall further

14 Oct

UAE buyers favor Japanese and Taiwanese HRC, low Russian offers intensify competition

08 Oct

UAE turns to Indian HRC in China's absence, but buyers still resist high prices

01 Oct

UAE import market sees selective HRC purchases as buyers await better prices

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