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Slab prices weaken globally, suppliers seek most profitable outlets

Workable plate prices down in Turkey, demand moderate

Ex-China CRC prices drop sharply after declines in local and futures prices

Import HRC prices in Vietnam on the wane due to slump in China

UAE reluctant to book HRC amid downward import price expectations

Coated and CRC trade in Turkey still slack amid negative market mood

Ex-India HRC prices remain under strong pressure from tough competition

Ex-China stainless steel prices edge down

Turkey’s HRC prices fall amid another sharp drop in import offers, lack of sales

Ex-Japan HRC prices tumble in April, but lag behind global downturn

Ex-China steel plate prices fall sharply after local and futures prices declines

Local Indian CRC prices slip as users shift out of long-term supply deals

Local Indian HRC trade prices soften, base price hike for May becomes doubtful

Chinese domestic PPGI prices move sideways

Ex-India HDG prices stable amid close to zero trade activity as EU buyers remain absent

Ex-China HDG offer prices stable, though local quotes keep dropping 

Global View on HRC: Market trends and evaluations still mainly pessimistic

Price gap between local and import HRC widens in Europe as Asian sellers more aggressive

Ex-India HRC prices soften by end of week amid lower offers to EU, need to push volumes

Romanian flat steel prices still stable though demand fails to pick up

Local Chinese stainless steel prices rebound

Chinese HRC suppliers less aggressive in Vietnam, but mood still negative

Ex-China CRC offers move in different direction from local and futures prices, sentiment unclear

Ex-China HRC prices fall again despite slight recovery in local and futures prices

Ex-India HRC prices slip further, but buyers expect new bottom

HRC buyers in UAE continue to delay new orders ahead of Eid holiday

Asian slab customers look for cheaper sources as flat steel market retreats

Ex-China stainless steel prices edge up

Ex-China steel plate prices stable despite ongoing local declines

Local Indian CRC prices stable, negative signs of a few users shifting to imports

Indian HRC trade prices soften as slowdown in exports weighs on local sales

Global View on HRC: Continuous price fall in Asia puts pressure on other markets globally

Turkey’s HRC prices fall below $800/mt amid low trade, aggressive Chinese deals

Turkish flats spot prices fall further amid weak business activities

Formosa cuts HRC offers in Vietnam beyond expectations given more aggressive ex-China offers

Chinese domestic PPGI prices follow downtrend

European HRC suppliers struggle to sustain prices, import prices on the wane

Ex-India HDG prices drop in tandem with lower trade activity in key destinations

Romania’s local flats prices mainly stable, demand weakens

Ex-China HDG offer prices keep falling amid ongoing drops in raw material and futures prices

Local Chinese stainless steel prices move down

Import HRC dip again in Vietnam, aggressive ex-China offers keep invading market

Emirati buyers postpone HRC bookings amid rapidly falling import offers

Ex-China CRC prices move down on lack of local market support

Pakistani HRC customers achieve lower prices in new deals with Chinese traders

Ex-China stainless steel prices move sideways 

Global slab market weakens, Asian slab exporters successful in sales to Europe

Baosteel keeps all its flat steel prices stable for delivery in May

Turkish HRC mills become more flexible in local and export pricing

Local Indian HRC prices rise marginally, still at discount to mills’ base prices


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