The prices for CIS origin commercial grade plates were last week at the levels in the following table for shipments to Turkey in April; however, the prices have increased by $20/mt this week. Moreover, taking the expectations in the market into account, an additional increase of at least $20/mt is possible. The prices are likely to increase by around four percent within a period of seven to ten days, as compared to the prices in early January.
Producer |
Offer level |
Alchevsk (Ukraine) |
$785-805/mt CFR Turkey |
Ilyich (Ukraine) |
$785-805/mt CFR Turkey |
DMZ (Ukraine) |
$740-760/mt CFR Turkey |
Ashinskiy (Russia) |
$730/mt CFR Turkey |
In line with the developments in plates, the situation regarding shipbuilding plates is similar. Ukrainian origin shipbuilding plates are being offered to Turkey for April shipments at the following levels:
Producer |
Offer level |
Alchevsk |
$800-820/mt CFR Turkey |
Ilyich |
$800-820/mt CFR Turkey |
DMZ |
$770-775/mt CFR Turkey |