CIS origin 3SP-5SP billets are currently being offered by CIS producers for export at $1,040-1,060/mt FOB Black Sea for September shipments.
While Ukrainian origin billet, which has softened by around $150-180/mt in the past four weeks, is being offered by local producers at the abovementioned levels, it is heard that traders with previously taken positions are giving offers for the same material at $1,000/mt FOB Ukraine.